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Black and White Portrait of President Obama
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 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.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Topeka, Kansas to speak at Topeka School District Senior Recognition Day on May 22, 2014.
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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