Barack Obama 44th President of the United States of America
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.051887
Object Type
Portrait
Artist
Jean Viaud
(French American, 1952)
Gifter
Jean Viaud
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2009
Medium
canvas, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 39 1/2 in x W 32 1/8 in x D 1 in (100.3 cm x 81.6 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama's head at the top center of the canvas, with the Statue of Liberty to his left, a white cruise ship in the water below him, and the United States Capitol building to his right. There are red and white stripes of the American flag to his right and there are white stars above him and throughout his hair.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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