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Midnight at the White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Midnight at the White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Midnight at the White House

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.094033
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (American, 1929 - 2017)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2014
Medium paper, paint (watercolor), ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 in x W 12 in x D 1/8 in (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPen and watercolor artwork depicting Bo and Sunny playing basketball in front of the White House under a night sky featuring a crescent moon and stars. Below the artwork is a message for the President by the artist. The drawing is held in a black mat.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed below artwork: To our President with great admiration from Jim Stevenson and Josie Merck -- It was a joy meeting you last week at the Roundtable in the Intercontinental Hotel.
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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