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Portrait of President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06042013-65-4
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (1944 - 2015)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paint, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 21 1/4 in x W 17 1/2 in x D 1 1/2 in (54 cm x 44.5 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln. President Obama is depicted in the front with President Lincoln peeking out from behind him. Both men are looking to the right.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's March 2013 visit to Palestine.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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
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