B.B. King

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B.B. King

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.105559

Object Type Print, Art

Date October 1999

Medium ink, canvas

DimensionsOverall - 2D L 17 7/8 in x W 15 in (38.1 cm x 45.4 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionPrint on unstretched canvas of an illustration depicting musician B.B. King sitting on a piano bench and holding a guitar. King is depicted facing away from the piano with one arm over the guitar and the other bent with his hand resting at his waist. In the background, sheet music and a hat can be seen on the piano with the guitar case on the floor.

Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted in lower left of obverse: [BB King Signature] B.B. King Artist [copyright] 1999 D. Holmes Printed in lower right of obverse: [Donald Holmes signature] 1999 Oct Printed on reverse: [Illegible stamp]

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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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