Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mejor Presidente Del Mundo Barack Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04222013-25-1
Object Type
Painting
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2013
Medium
paint, canvas, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/4 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (46.4 cm x 27.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting the lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, at night in front of a green and blue sky projecting light containing the words "Barack Obama". At the base of the lighthouse and in the forefront of the painting there is a giant eye containing a depiction of the Statue of Liberty and President Barack Obama raising his hands in celebration within the iris and pupil. In the background of the painting there are ships at sea and flying seagulls. Painted at the bottom of the eye is the location of the tower.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature] 2013
Inscribed in lower right of obverse: A Obama
InscribedInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature] 2013Inscribed in lower right of obverse: A Obama
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
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