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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Noche Habanera
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Noche Habanera

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117757
Object Type Print, Photographic
Date 2013
Medium canvas, wood, metal, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 5/8 in x W 57 5/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (37.1 cm x 146.4 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPhotograph on canvas depicting a wide angle view of Havana, Cuba from the water at night. The sky is blue at the center and purple on its left and right sides. Many of the lights in the photograph appear bright and contain diffraction spikes.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 2013 Inscribed in lower right of reverse: Title: "Noche Habanera" Capture Date: December/2013 Author: Carlos Marcel Nunez Rguez
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's official visit to Havana, Cuba in March 2016.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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