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Black and White Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and White Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and White Portrait of the First Family

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-7-5
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Senegalese)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium canvas, paint, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 31 1/2 in x W 39 3/8 in x D 1 in (80 cm x 100 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on white canvas composed of black dots depicting the First Family sitting close together, with Sasha Obama sitting on President Barack Obama's lap. From left to right: Malia Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, and Sasha Obama. Surrounding the First Family are painted areas of dark gray with many streaks extending outward.
Historical NoteReceived as a gift from President of Senegal Macky Sall on the occasion of the First Family's official visit to Senegal in June 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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
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