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

Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.05302013-29-1
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paper, paint (watercolor)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 19 5/8 in x W 15 3/4 in (40 cm x 49.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWatercolor portrait of President Barack Obama on a three-quarter angle from the shoulders up. He is smiling and looking into the distance. He is wearing a bluish gray shirt. The painting is set underneath an off-white mat.
Historical NoteThis painting was created by the Mobile Art School Kenya (MASK) founder, Alla Tkachuk. It was received during a meeting between the NSS staff and the Kenyan Ambassador to the United States, Elkanah Odembo.
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 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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