Portrait of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.117051
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Julio Cesar Casas Reyes
Gifter
Julio Cesar Casas Reyes
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paint (oil) canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 78 3/8 in x W 47 3/4 in x D 1 in (199.1 cm x 121.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas with a depiction recreating a moment from the First Inaugural Ball in 2009 between President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The President and First Lady are touching foreheads and smiling. Around the First Lady's shoulders is the President's suit jacket. The couple are depicted on the White House lawn with the North Portico visible. To the right of the painting there is a depiction of a cupid popping out of a bush.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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