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Wood Burnt Presidential Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wood Burnt Presidential Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wood Burnt Presidential Portrait

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07272011-12-1
Object Type Artwork
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 3/8 in x W 26 in x D 1/2 in (82.2 cm x 66 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWood burned art depicting a portrait of President Barack Obama. The President's hair and suit are filled dark while his features are detailed through burnt lines.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: [artist's signature] 20/03/2011 Inscribed on reverse: SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR C.A [phone number]
InscribedInscribed on obverse: [artist's signature] 20/03/2011

Inscribed on reverse: SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR C.A
[phone number]

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2011 visit to El Salvador.
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 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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