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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

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Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07202011-37-1
Object Type Painting
Artist (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2010
Medium paint, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 31 7/8 in x W 41 7/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (81 cm x 106.4 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama in a dark suit with his arms crossed. Depicted to the President's left is a transparent image of his maternal grandmother, Madelyn Dunham. Depicted to the President's right is a transparent image of his mother, Ann Dunham. The background of the painting, which is visible through the transparents bodies, is a rippling American Flag.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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