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Four More Years
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Four More Years
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Four More Years

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04262013-3-1
Object Type Painting
Artist (Belgian)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium paint (oil), wood
DimensionsOverall H 31 1/2 in x W 47 1/2 in x D (80 cm x 120.7 cm x 0 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painting that depicts an image of President Barack Obama hugging First Lady Michelle Obama with a gray and white background. The image is painted in shades of black, white and gray with brown highlights on a piece of wood.
Historical NoteThe photograph that inspired this painting was posted to President Barack Obama's social media accounts on Election Night 2012 with the caption "Four More Years," declaring victory in the election. It quickly became the most liked and shared post in the history of Facebook and Twitter.
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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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