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Painting of a Bird and Flowers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting of a Bird and Flowers
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painting of a Bird and Flowers

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021278
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium ceramic, paint, glaze, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 22 5/8 in x W 22 5/8 in x D 1 in (57.5 cm x 57.5 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed painting on four ceramic tiles depicting featuring red, purple, yellow, and white flowers on green vines. Depicted in the bottom left tile is a yellow bird perched on a center branch. Depicted in the upper right tile is a green and brown bird perched on a branch next to a red flower. The tiled art is held in a gold painted frame with green leather matting.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a bilateral meeting held during the 2013 United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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