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Painting of the Citadel of Erbil and a Bald Eagle with US Air Force Symbol
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting of the Citadel of Erbil and a Bald Eagle with US Air Force Symbol
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painting of the Citadel of Erbil and a Bald Eagle with US Air Force Symbol

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.107074
Object Type Painting
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 7/1/2015
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 34 1/8 in x W 46 in x D 2 5/8 in (86.7 cm x 116.8 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed acrylic painting that depicts the Citadel of Erbil in Erbil, Iraq, a walled city on a hill. In the foreground at center is a tower with the flag of Kurdistan. Above the citadel in the blue sky is the head of an American bald eagle with the U.S. Air Force symbol around its neck and an American flag pattern behind it. The painting is held in a ornate gold wooden frame with white inner border.
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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