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The Celebrate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Celebrate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Celebrate

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01252012-18-2
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Mexican, 1957)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Medium paint (oil), canvas, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 48 5/8 in x W 40 3/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (123.5 cm x 103.5 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOil painting that depicts the head and neck of a turkey at center, with the neck of the turkey repeated in the upper left and lower right. The background is black and the gold areas of the turkey are raised. The painting is float-mounted within a red wooden frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed on reverse: "THE CELEBRATE" OIL / CANVAS 31.8 x 47 INCHES *DONATION* HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA AND FAMILY [artist's contact information] [artist's signature]
Artist's business card attached to reverse of frame.
Historical NoteReceived as a gift from the artist René Jiménez through the Governor of the state of Oaxaca Gabino Cué Monteagudo in November 2011.
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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