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Fire & Ice
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Fire & Ice
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Fire & Ice

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119593
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (American, 1946)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium ink, paint, canvas
DimensionsFrame dimensions H 27 1/4 in x W 31 1/4 in x D 1 1/8 in (69.2 cm x 79.4 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt print depicting a F-16 fighter jet flying over the Air Force Academy with the Rocky Mountains in the background. There is an orange streak in the sky towards the left of the painting, representing the Waldo Canyon Wildfire, and fluffy clouds in the right. Small details are hidden throughout the piece such as the names of the First Family in the mountains, the dates of the Presidency near the chapel, and references to things specific to the Air Force Academy Class of 2016. In the bottom right corner there are depictions of three emblems in a row: the Presidential Seal, the Air Force Academy Ring, and Air Force Academy Emblem. There is an engraved gold-toned presentation plaque in the bottom center of the frame.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama delivering the commencement address at the graduation of the 2016 United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on June 2.

This painting was commissioned by the United States Air Force Academy graduating class of 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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