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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting of a Market Scene
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painting of a Market Scene

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05302013-29-3
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Artist/ Maker (Kenyan)
Gifter
Medium paper, paint, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Painting in Mat) L 18 in x W 23 7/8 in (60.6 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionColorful painting depicting people in a market scene. The painting is set inside a white mat.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting between NSS staff and the Kenyan Ambassador to the United States, Elkanah Odembo. This painting was made by a student in the Mobile Art School Kenya (MASK) and gifted by MASK's founder Alla Tkachuk.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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Benson Kinyanjui Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of these 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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