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Mountains Shrouded in Fog
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mountains Shrouded in Fog
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mountains Shrouded in Fog

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.103156
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, textile (silk), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 49 in x W 91 5/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (124.5 cm x 232.7 cm x 3.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionInk painting of cascading mountains with trees scattered around the mountain tops. There are buildings with blue roofs and a staircase on the mountains in the lower right of the painting and clouds rolling between and around the mountains.
Historical NoteThis painting was the official gift of the Beijing Municipal People's Government to the leaders of member economies at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting held in Beijing, China.
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
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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