As for Me and My House...
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05092011-3-2
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Theodore Alan Bright
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
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 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.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
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