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Sean Keating: Art, Politics, and Building The Irish Nation
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sean Keating: Art, Politics, and Building The Irish Nation
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sean Keating: Art, Politics, and Building The Irish Nation

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-26-1
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 9 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 24.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover that depicts a painting by Sean Keating of a man and a woman sitting on a trunk with trees in the background.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama attending a performance of Riverdance in Dublin, Ireland on June 17, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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