A New Day
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693999
Object Type
Pastel
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
pastel, paper
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 7 1/4 in x W 19 1/2 in (49.5 cm x 18.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionChalk pastel artwork that depicts a morning landscape with grass in the foreground and trees on either side of a rising sun at the center of the scene.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse of mat board: Please open with care
chalk pastel "A New Day"
Wendy Goldberg
Please open with car (PASTEL!)
Inscribed in upper right of reverse: Pine Ridge: Looking East
Wendy Goldberg
chalk pastel
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 DetailsNational 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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