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Barack Obama: Personality Traits through the Facial Features
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Barack Obama: Personality Traits through the Facial Features
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Barack Obama: Personality Traits through the Facial Features

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.125785
Object Type Print
Gifter
Artist/ Maker (Greek-American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 15 3/4 in x W 23 5/8 in (60 cm x 40 cm )
Physical DescriptionPrint of a technical drawing of the President's face using physiognomy to explain his personality traits through his facial features. His face is depicted in red tones on the right and blue tones on the left. There are two columns of text, one on either side, with lines pointing to pointing to specific points on his face to explain supposed character traits.
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 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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