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Sand and Stone Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Sand and Stone Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Sand and Stone Portrait of the First Family

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.100307
Object Type Mosaic
Maker
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date ca. 2014
Medium stone, sand, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 24 3/8 in x W 32 1/2 in x D 1 3/4 in (61.9 cm x 82.6 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSand and stone portrait depicting the First Family portrait from their Oval Office from December 11, 2011. Depicted from left to right: First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, President Barack Obama, and Sasha Obama. The faces and arms of the First Family, as well as most of the background is made from colored sand, and the First Family's garments are made from different colored stones.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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