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Photographic Portrait of a Man with Angel Wings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Photographic Portrait of a Man with Angel Wings

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117813
Object Type Photograph
Medium ink, paper (photography)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 39 1/8 in x W 71 3/8 in (181.3 cm x 99.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph depicting a man sitting on a chair with his hands resting on a cane in front of him. He has a white beard and hair and white angel wings on his back. A white pigeon roosts on his left shoulder.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse: Sabiduna Foto: X. Alfonso Dir. Fac De parte de todo el staff de fabrica de arte Cubano Con mucho Carino 21 de Marzo 2016 La Habana - Cuba
Historical NoteReceived at an event at the Cuban Art Factory in Havana, Cuba in March 2016.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 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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