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L'Inconscio, the President: Sogni!
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
L'Inconscio, the President: Sogni!
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

L'Inconscio, the President: Sogni!

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.123796
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas, wood, glass, adhesive, paper, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 43 5/8 in x W 31 7/8 in x D 3/4 in (110.8 cm x 81 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBright surrealist painting depicting four flying figures with patchwork designs in a solid blue sky that has balloons. At the bottom of the painting there is a stripe of green grass with three domed shapes that the balloons are attached to. Throughout the grass there are spots of colorful figures. The largest and central flying device has the words "Obama" and "USA" painted on it.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in upper left of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed at bottom: L'Inconscio, the President: Sogni! [artist's signature]
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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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