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Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06202013-1-1
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (Costa Rican)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paper, ink, pencil
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 26 3/8 in x W 34 in x D 3/4 in (67 cm x 86.4 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionColorful pop art print depicting the National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica. The theatre is drawn in an architectural style with hatched lines. The background of the piece is composed of decorative swirling motifs in gold over purple and yellow. The right side of the background is a blue-toned map of San Jose. In the bottom right corner over a grayscale map is the city name. There is an engraved metal plaque beneath the art.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Costa Rica in May 2013.
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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