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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.689812.12
Object Type Print
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ink, canvas, wood
DimensionsUnframed L 36 in x W 48 in x D 1 1/2 in (121.9 cm x 3.8 cm x 91.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGiclee print depicting President Barack Obama with his arms crossed, standing in front of the US Capitol building. Surface has additional texture and a top coat. The background is blue with Arabic and English writing on the right side
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on obverse, in both Arabic and English: Human beings are the limbs of one another as a whole Who in creation are of the one essence and soul. When a limb is afflicted with pain Other limbs also uneasy will remain. For ones not sympathetic to others pain the name of human cannot be attained “saadi”
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 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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