Painting of the First Family's Official Portrait
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04242013-2-1
Object Type
Painting
Gifter
Samir Askar
Artist
Samir Askar
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2012
Medium
canvas, paint
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 39 3/4 in x W 51 1/2 in (130.8 cm x 101 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas that depicts the First Family as pictured in their September 1, 2009 family portrait. From left to right are President Obama, Sasha Obama with her arm around the President, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama with her arms draped around the First Lady's shoulders. They sit in the Green Room of the White House, with artwork and sculptures behind them.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
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