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First Lady Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
First Lady Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

First Lady Portrait

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.077604
Object Type Painting
Artist (American, 1944)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium canvas, wood, paint
DimensionsUnframed L 23 3/4 in x W 20 1/4 in x D 7/8 in (51.4 cm x 2.2 cm x 60.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionPainted portrait on canvas depicting First Lady Michelle Obama wearing a red suit jacket and pearl jewelry with an American flag behind her and a yellow dotted background.
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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