Skip to main content
Abraham Lincoln One-Stroke Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Abraham Lincoln One-Stroke Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Abraham Lincoln One-Stroke Portrait

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.718485.2
Object Type Painting
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date January 2009
Medium canvas, paint (acrylic), wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 36 in x W 24 in x D 7/8 in (91.4 cm x 61 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAcrylic painting on canvas that depicts a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in shades of blue and green. The painting is composed of 1,007 single brushstrokes of various shades of blue and green contributed by 1,007 people to commemorate the bicentennial of President Lincoln's birthday and President Obama's inauguration in 2009. President Lincoln wears a suit with a slightly askew bowtie and looks directly at the viewer.
Historical Note1,007 people helped to complete this one stroke painting in three days at the Martin L. Mattei Middle School Pittston Area School District in Pennsylvania.
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 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
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links