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Drawing of First Family Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Drawing of First Family Portrait
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Drawing of First Family Portrait

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.108913
Object Type Drawing
Artist/ Maker (Kenyan)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium paper, pencil (graphite), metal, textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Framed) H 31 3/4 in x W 25 in x D 1 in (80.6 cm x 63.5 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white framed drawing of the First Family based on their Easter 2015 portrait. Standing with their arms around each other and smiling, from left to right: Malia, Michelle, Barack, and Sasha, with Sunny and Bo in front. Frame is a dark brown wood composite material with metal hooks and cord on back for hanging.
Historical NoteReceived from the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, during President Barack Obama's visit in 2015.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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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