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Sculpture of Martin Luther from "Martin Luther - Hier stehe ich..."
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sculpture of Martin Luther from "Martin Luther - Hier stehe ich..."
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sculpture of Martin Luther from "Martin Luther - Hier stehe ich..."

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06032011-7-1
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (German, 1950)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2010
Medium plastic, foam
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 38 1/4 in x W 17 1/2 in x D 15 3/4 in (97.2 cm x 44.5 cm x 40 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGreen plastic sculptural replica of Martin Luther based on the Luther Monument in Wittenberg, Germany. The statue depicts Martin Luther in a robe holding an open copy of the Luther bible.
Inscriptions and MarkingsScratched into bottom: [artist's signature] 2010 E.A. Inscribed on bottom in black ink: [artist's signature] 2010 E.A.
InscribedScratched into bottom: [artist's signature] 2010
E.A.
Inscribed on bottom in black ink: [artist's signature] 2010
E.A.
Historical NoteThis sculpture of Martin Luther was one of 800 created by artist Ottmar Hörl for an art installation on Wittenberg, Germany's Market Square from August 14 to September 12, 2010. The installation, titled, "Martin Luther - Hier stehe ich..." (translated: Here I Stand), was commissioned by the Evangelical Church in Germany's office dedicated to commemorating the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. Following the exhibition, the 800 red, green, black, and blue sculptures were distributed around the world.
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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