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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
As for Me and My House...
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

As for Me and My House...

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05092011-3-2
Object Type Painting
Medium textile, paint, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 23 1/2 in x W 47 1/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (59.7 cm x 120 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on black fabric that depicts the faces of First Lady Michelle and President Barack Obama in white. They are depicted side by side, turned to the side, with their eyes closed and heads tilted downward.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Text of paper adhered to reverse: As for Me and My House... An Art Piece by Theodore Alan Bright, Cameroon Offert by: Abdoulay ABDOULRAZACK National President of the Cameroon National Youth Council
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of The President's Forum with Young African Leaders hosted in Washington D.C. from August 3 to August 5, 2010.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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