Portrait of President Obama on a Tablecloth

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Portrait of President Obama on a Tablecloth

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.710490

Object Type Painting

Medium textile (cotton), paint (oil), ink

DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 47 5/8 in x W 48 3/8 in (122.9 cm x 121 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionOil painting of President Barack Obama in shades of brown on a 1940s tablecloth with a New Orleans theme. The tablecloth has a green border featuring illustrated squares of New Orleans landmarks and symbols. The painting depicts the president resting his chin in his palm, based upon a Lacy Atkins photograph.

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 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.

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