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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Nero Revival: 911 Memorial
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Nero Revival: 911 Memorial

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04092012-5-1
Object Type Print, Art
Date 2011
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 32 7/8 in x W 28 1/2 in (72.4 cm x 83.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of a digital artwork portraying an abstract depiction of the events of September 11, 2001 in yellow, pink, teal, purple, and black. A pixelated depiction of the Roman Emperor Nero playing a harp occupies the majority of the image. In the lower left of the image are several images of the Twin Towers burning.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed below print on left: nero revival -- 911 memorial [swirl] Inscribed below print on right: epreuve d'artiste -- for Barack OBAMA M. Vetere Sept 2011 Inscribed on reverse top: pro memoria 11th of September 2001 SIR Peter Vstinov is NERO 1951 (body) - face gwb 9th of sept. 2011 HUFFINGTON POST publication of this opera for the 9/11 memorial [artist's signature] ELEVEN
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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