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Rebirth of Kiev Rus (Ukraine)
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rebirth of Kiev Rus (Ukraine)
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rebirth of Kiev Rus (Ukraine)

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092736
Object Type Print
Gifter
Artist (Ukranian, 1938)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ink, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 94 1/2 in x W 43 3/8 in (110.2 cm x 240 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint on canvas of an abstract painting and collage. Art is composed of numerous images and words related to Ukrainian freedom and independence from Russia. These include the words "Freedom" and "Crimea" in the cyrlic alphabet, the Ukrainian trident, and images of protestors. There are religious symbols including an upside down cross and a church tower. Among the images there are also symbols related to America such as the American flag, crumbled American dollars, and a sword with the country's name written on it. There are two prominent portraits visible, one at the top and one at the bottom. Throughout there are flowers and butterflies.
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
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