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Landscape Painting of Benin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Landscape Painting of Benin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Landscape Painting of Benin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06272012-6-3
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium canvas, sand, leather, plant material (straw), paint, ceramic, plastic
DimensionsOverall H 43 1/4 in x W 29 1/4 in x D 1 in (109.9 cm x 74.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting of a Beninese landscape. Painting is of a village, with large trees and a blue sky. The thatched roofs of the Beninese houses are raised, made of a straw-like material. The piece is made of sand and leather, and painted in some areas. The piece is framed in a plastic frame.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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