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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of the First Family

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07242013-34-1
Object Type Painting
Date 2013
Medium canvas, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 37 3/8 in x W 37 1/2 in x D 7/8 in (94.9 cm x 95.3 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas of the First Family, from left to right: First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Sasha Obama, and Malia Obama. They are all huddled together with President Barack Obama and Sasha Obama looking at the viewer while First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama are looking off to the right. They are on the South Lawn of the White House under gray and cloudy skies with the White House off in the distance and Bo standing near them at the bottom right of the painting.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in upper right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed on paper adhered to reverse of frame: The First Family of the United States: Michelle, Barack, Sasha and Malia Obama Art Studio for drawing and painting. Ronny Fuchsthaler, Austria Painted from February to May 2013.
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 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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