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Celtic Approach
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Celtic Approach
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Celtic Approach

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.094326
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (British)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 10 in x W 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of an artwork depicting a landscape consisting of a green slope divided by a path that leads to a large building beneath a purplish sky with pink clouds. The print is mounted in an off-white mat board.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted in lower right of print: Celtic Approach J.A.C. Inscribed on obverse, below print: 122 / 600 Celtic Approach J.A.C. Printed text on reverse: 'Celtic Approach' Limited Edition Print For Leaders and Senior Ministers at the NATO 2014 Summit Painted at the Celtic Manor Resort by Joseph Anthony Connor. FRSA The Mobile Digital Landscape Artist [website] Printed by: Davies Colour, Cardiff Mounted by: Framing Wales, Cardiff Ref No: CMR CA 122
Historical NoteThis limited edition print was produced for leaders and senior ministries at the NATO 2014 Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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    A list of the gifts presented to world leaders at the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales was published by the UK Government: ”Finest Welsh goods presented to world leaders”