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Color Pencil Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Color Pencil Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Color Pencil Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711902.2
Object Type Drawing
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2009
Medium pencil, paper, plastic, adhesive, ink, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 3/4 in x W 26 7/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (83.2 cm x 68.3 cm x 3.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionColor pencil rendition of First Lady Michelle Obama's official portrait from 2009. She is depicted from the chest up, wearing a black dress and pearl jewelry in front of an ombre gray background. Work is in a composite frame made to look like wood and has a plaque with gifting information afixed to the bottom.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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
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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