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Airbrushed Michelle Obama Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Airbrushed Michelle Obama Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Airbrushed Michelle Obama Painting

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080699
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2014
Medium paint, canvas, wood (synthetic), adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall L 38 1/2 in x W 21 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (54.6 cm x 0.6 cm x 97.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge airbrush painting depicting the First Lady Michelle Obama with an orange background and blue and purple sky with clouds. On both sides of the First Lady are multiple white doves. At the bottom of the painting there are multiple children with different colored hands reaching up. The First Lady is wearing a black dress with a white pearl necklace and earrings that are rhinestones glued onto artwork.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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. 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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