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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Canto de Amor y Vida
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Canto de Amor y Vida

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.120315.1
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Artist (Cuban, 1957)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Date 2014
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 19 3/4 in x W 14 in (35.6 cm x 50.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionArt print in black and white with red accents depicting an abstract scene featuring a tree, a sea, the sun, birds, and hands wrapped around a poppy flower at the base of the scene.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed below image: 5 / 50 "Canto de Amor y Vida" Alicia Leal 14
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama visiting Taller Experimental de Gráfica in Havana, Cuba in March 2016.
The print is part of a series of 30 artists' tributes to the Cuban singer Sara González.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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