Quit India Movement at Gowalia Tank
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06012011-2-1
Object Type
Print, Art
Artist
Babuji Rajendra Shilpi
(Indian, 1927 - 2016)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paper, ink, wood, adhesive, glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/4 in x W 29 1/2 in x D 1/2 in (18.4 cm x 74.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed print of a Mughal painting depicting scenes from the Quit India Movement at Gowalia Tank, Bombay. The left scene shows a series of arrests, with numerous people under blue umbrellas, a police car pulling a blue bus filled with people, and two policemen on the right cornering people in a red doorway. The second scene depicts Gandhi speaking to a crowd of seated people. The third scene depicts volunteers for the movement hiding in camoflouage as people walk past. The third scene depicts an arrest of Gandhi and the martyrdom of movement members. The final scene depicts people watching the burning of a bus from windows.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)
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