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

Celebration of Love

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080426
Object Type Painting
Artist (Iranian-American, 1959 - 2023)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date January 2009
Medium canvas, paint (acrylic), wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 34 in x L 44 in (2.5 cm x 86.4 cm x 111.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionPainting of President Barack Obama hugging and kissing First Lady Michelle Obama with an eagle in the top left corner, fireworks in center, Capitol building in bottom left, and American flag stars in the top right.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and 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
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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