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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black and White Portrait of President Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black and White Portrait of President Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.091866
Object Type Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, pencil, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 1/8 in x W 16 1/8 in x D 1/4 in (51.1 cm x 41 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed black and white drawing of President Barack Obama based on a photograph published on the cover of TIME Magazine. The President smiles at the viewer and rests his face and chin in his left hand. He wears a button-up shirt with a diagonally striped tie. There is a letter from the artist attached to the reverse.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature]; Inscribed in lower left of obverse: [copyright statement]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to Topeka, Kansas by First Lady Michelle Obama on May 16, 2014 to mark the 60th anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, that outlawed racial segregation in schools.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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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