Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
World Peace Poster
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692454
Object Type
Print
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
canvas, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 36 in x W 29 7/8 in (75.9 cm x 91.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPrint of a painting depicting a Black Jesus-like figure posed like the Statue of Liberty, standing on the North Pole of the Earth against a black background of outer space dotted with stars. The figure holds a cross in his right hand. He wears the flag of China as a robe, draped with the U.S. flag as a sash, and holds a folded Russian flag in his left hand.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] [copyright symbol]
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 DetailsNational 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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