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Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763956
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium canvas, metal, wood, ink, paper (mat board)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 12 5/8 in x D 15 1/4 in (2.2 cm x 32.1 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPortrait of President Barack Obama made from different colors of metal with a canvas backing that shows the stars of the US flag behind his right shoulder.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2010 NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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