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Palestine
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Palestine
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Palestine

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.694046.10
Object Type Watercolor
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, paint, glass, wood, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 29 1/2 in x W 24 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (74.9 cm x 62.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAbstract watercolor painting of a tree made from several shades of brown and green lines. It is set under a white mat in a pale gold metallic frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, below painting: Oera Tama - Palestine 2009 Nasser Sonni
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to the White House by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on May 28, 2009.
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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