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Brandenburg Gate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brandenburg Gate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brandenburg Gate

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07092013-23-1
Object Type Etching
Artist (German, 1944 - 2011)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, pencil (graphite)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 1/2 in x W 25 in x D 1 in (52.1 cm x 63.5 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed etched print that depicts the Brandenburg Gates in Berlin, Germany with a mirrored debossed reflection below. The gates are depicted in brown against a dark blue sky in the upper half of the work and reflected below in white on a cream background below. The print is set in a brown-gold frame under a white mat.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's June 2013 visit to Berlin during which he delivered a speech at Brandenburg Gate.
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 66540613)
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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