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Two Portraits of Hope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Two Portraits of Hope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Two Portraits of Hope

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763815
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Portuguese, 1967)
Date 2010
Medium paint (oil), canvas, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 35 1/8 in x W 29 3/4 in x D 3 in (89.2 cm x 75.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed oil painting that depicts President George Washington against a background of four "HOPE" campaign posters by Shepard Fairey. Each poster depicts President Barack Obama in red, white, and blue. The painting is enclosed in a dark brown wood frame with a gold ornate inner border.
Historical NoteThe artist Carlos Barahona-Possollo based this painting on two artworks: "George Washington" by Gilbert Stuart, painted in 1795 and held in The Frick Collection, and "Hope" by Shepard Fairey.
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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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