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Color Study 1
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Color Study 1
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Color Study 1

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.091248
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2014
Medium wood, textile (synthetic), canvas, paint, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 40 1/2 in x W 40 3/8 in x D 1 7/8 in (102.9 cm x 102.6 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA colorful blue, green, red, yellow, and pink painting on wood featuring large sections of splatters and drip lines that form a grid-like pattern on a black background. Surrounding the painting is a platform wrapped in synthetic leather embossed with a floral design.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed in black on reverse: [copyright symbol] BUNCH
InscribedInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature]

Inscribed in black on reverse: [copyright symbol] BUNCH
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama delivering the Dillard University Commencement Address on May 10, 2014.
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 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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