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Beyond the Fear of Death
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beyond the Fear of Death
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beyond the Fear of Death

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09172013-21-2
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2012
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 26 1/4 in x W 50 1/4 in x D 1 1/8 in (66.7 cm x 127.6 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint of a painting that depicts Native Americans playing instruments and dancing in a lush green valley with a large yellow sun in the center of the image and a flying pegasus emerging from the smoke of a fire burning below. On either side of the painting are two printed pages with the text of a poem by the artist. The work is set inside a pale gold frame with a blue and yellow mat.

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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