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Enemy in Sight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Enemy in Sight
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Enemy in Sight

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05112012-16-1
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist (Canadian, 1956)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ink, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 3/4 in x W 44 3/4 in x D 2 in (83.2 cm x 113.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt print of a painting depicting an 18th century warship with large white sails and crews on the deck. The ship has a blue flag at the highest mast and a Red Ensign, a red flag with the Union Jack in the canton, at the rear. Other warships are depicted following the central ship become less detailed the further into the background the ship. The warships are depicted sailing on dark waters with a dark blue sky above and with a thin strip of land across the horizon line.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 North American Leaders' Summit.
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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