Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Boy
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710492.1
Object Type
Print
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2009
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 30 in x W 20 1/4 in (51.4 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionUnframed print of an etching of a young boy next to a wooden bicycle. He is wearing a short-sleeve collared shirt and shorts with no shoes.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on lower edge of drawing in ink: DEDICATED TO RICHARD WRIGHT Black Boy
Inscribed below drawing in pencil: 28/200 Black Boy [artist's signature] '09
To President Obama + Family
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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