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Drawing of President Obama Surrounded by Children
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Drawing of President Obama Surrounded by Children
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Drawing of President Obama Surrounded by Children

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763357.1
Object Type Drawing
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, charcoal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 22 3/4 in x W 18 3/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (57.8 cm x 47.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCharcoal sketch depicting President Barack Obama Obama, several children, and a dove. President Obama is depicted wearing a suit and looking up to the left of the artwork at the dove, mid-flight. The print is set inside a white mat with the Bible verse Joshua 1:9 printed below. Displayed in a silver metallic frame.
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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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