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Liberté
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Liberté
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Liberté

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.115091
Object Type Painting
Artist (Latresne, Gironde, France)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paint, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 57 5/8 in x W 45 in x D 1 in (146.4 cm x 114.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama from the shoulders up in a black suit, blue tie, and a French flag lapel pin that has a peace sign in the center. Over the President's right shoulder there is blue detailing and over his left shoulder there is red detailing. In blue on the left and red on the right the words "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" are painted repeatedly in cursive.
Historical NoteReceived as a thanks for President Barack Obama's support for the French during the 2015 Paris bombings.
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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