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Harmonious and Peaceful World
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Harmonious and Peaceful World
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Harmonious and Peaceful World

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.092075
Object Type Painting
Artist (South Korean)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ink, paper (hanji), wood, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 46 5/8 in x W 38 3/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (118.4 cm x 97.5 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting that depicts the traditional Korean motif of the sun, moon, and five mountains. Depicted in the foreground are two red trees with green leaves, one on the left and one on the right, with ocean waves between. The midground of the painting depicts five mountain peaks in green and blue with waterfalls cutting through. At the top of the work there is a solid blue sky with a white moon on the left and a red sun on the right.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2014 visit to South Korea.
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 66540613)
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