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Portrait of Cesar Chavez
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of Cesar Chavez
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of Cesar Chavez

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.093153
Object Type Print
Artist (Mexican, 1943)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium canvas, ink, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 32 in x W 24 in x D 1 1/8 in (81.3 cm x 61 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCanvas print on a stretcher depicting a portrait of Cesar Chavez composed of smaller scenes. Chavez' image appears out of a scene of a protesting crowd of people holding signs supporting the rights of farm workers. Along the left side is a row of bodies beneath sheets next to rows of skulls made out of people huddled together. The horizon above features mountains in the distance and farmland to the right.

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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