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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09142012-45-1
Object Type Print
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 13 7/8 in x W 11 in (27.9 cm x 35.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of a pencil drawing depicting President Barack Obama speaking into a small microphone. He wears a suit and his mouth is slightly open as if pausing between words.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed along left edge of obverse: [signature] 2009
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