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

President Abraham Lincoln Portrait

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692486
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (American, 1893 - 1970)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1936
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 19 5/8 in x W 12 3/4 in (32.4 cm x 49.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint of a 1936 charcoal drawing depicting President Abraham Lincoln. The original drawing was based on a photograph taken of the President on November 8, 1863, in Washington, D. C. He is seen in a suit and bow-tie looking forward. The original was signed and dated by the artist at the bottom right corner.
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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