Painting of a Sheep
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.111161
Object Type
Painting
Gifter
First Lady Sara Netanyahu
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
canvas, wood, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 9 7/8 in (1.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 25.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting a sheep's head in front of broad strokes of pink, orange, red, green, blue, and yellow. On the reverse there is a black line drawing of a sheep and a ram.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on bottom edge of obverse: [artist's signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu of Israel on November 9, 2015.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 DetailsNational 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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