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Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of the First Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of the First Family

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.120160
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Artist (Vietnamese, 1954)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date May 22, 2016
Medium sand, gemstone, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 48 3/8 in x W 36 1/2 in x D 2 in (122.9 cm x 92.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSand and gemstone mixed media art depicting the First Family Easter Portrait from 2015. The scenery and First Family are composed of adhered colored sand with President Barack Obama's suit made of larger dark stones. In the bottom right corner there is a small gold-toned metal coin that has an embossed decoration of a diamond, the letter C, and a map of the world.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Vietnam in May 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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