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Obra para Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obra para Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obra para Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117565
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Cuban, 1968)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium canvas, paint (oil)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 64 1/2 in x W 101 1/2 in (257.8 cm x 163.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionOil painting on canvas depicting a city scene with the city appearing to have many levels and layers. There are three people depicted at the center of the painting, with the central figure depicting Cuban poet Jose Marti in an American flag hat, playing a trumpet to symbolize the announcement of a new age between the United States and Cuba. The left side of the painting is primarily blue and the right side of the painting is primarily red. The painting has an overall dark tone with the border of the painting being almost entirely black.
Historical NotePresented on the occasion of President Obama's official visit to Cuba in March 2016. It was the first visit to Cuba by an American president since Calvin Coolidge visited in 1928.
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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