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Carnival Winter Scene
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Carnival Winter Scene
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Carnival Winter Scene

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.753704
Object Type Painting
Artist (Russian, 1976)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 1999
Medium paint (oil), canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 43 7/8 in x W 83 1/4 in x D 1 7/8 in (111.4 cm x 211.5 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionOil painting on canvas that depicts a winter carnival scene. In the foreground of the painting there are colorful crowds of people, sales booths, and carnival rides. Depicted towards the left of the painting is a long bridge with crowds crossing over. The Moscow skyline is painted in pastel tones in the background.
Historical NoteReceived from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the occasion of a meeting at the White House in June 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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