Portrait of President Barack Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.105912
Object Type
Painting
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
canvas, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 24 in x W 48 in x D 3/4 in (61 cm x 121.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama signing a document at the center of the painting. To his left is an American flag with a yellow and white Hawaiian lei painted over the stars, the Lincoln Memorial to the right of the stars, and a branch of pink cherry blossoms along the bottom of the painting. The rest of the First Family, including Bo Obama, are depicted at the top right and the Capitol Building is to the right of President Barack Obama. The background is brown.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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