Portrait of President Barack Obama

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Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.04262013-15-1

Object Type Painting

Gifter Gary Orrock

Artist Gary Orrock

Intended Recipient Sasha Obama (American, 2001)

Intended Recipient Malia Obama (American, 1998)

Intended Recipient First Lady Michelle Obama (American, 1964)

Intended Recipient President Barack Obama (American, 1961)

Medium canvas, paint (acrylic), metal, wood, adhesive (epoxy)

DimensionsOverall - 3D (Framed) H 2 3/4 in x W 37 1/2 in x D 54 1/2 in (7 cm x 95.3 cm x 138.4 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionOil painting of President Barack Obama standing in the Oval Office with his hand resting on the Resolute Desk. He is standing in front of a window with the Washington Monument in the background. There are Obama family photos on the desk behind him.

Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: The 44th President of the United States of America Barack Obama 2008 to 2016 Inscribed on reverse: To: President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia, Sasha, and Marian Roberson. "It is in giving that we receive A prayer of Saint Francis Our families gift to your wonderful family Gary & Emma Orrock RN With our love! [artist's signature] [contact information] Inscribed on right reverse edge of frame: Frame by Gary Orrock [signature]

InscribedInscribed in lower left of obverse: The 44th President of the
United States of America
Barack Obama 2008 to 2016

Inscribed on reverse: To: President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama,
Malia, Sasha, and Marian Roberson.
"It is in giving that we receive
A prayer of Saint Francis
Our families gift to your wonderful family
Gary & Emma Orrock RN
With our love!
[artist's signature]
[contact information]

Inscribed on right reverse edge of frame: Frame by Gary Orrock [signature]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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