Michelle & Barack
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125176
Object Type
Painting
Gifter
Romero Britto
Artist
Romero Britto
(Brazilian, 1963)
Date
2016
Medium
ink (oil), paint (acrylic), canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 57 3/8 in x W 47 3/8 in x D 4 1/8 in (145.7 cm x 120.3 cm x 10.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPop art painting that depicts President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama against a red and white striped background and below a blue banner containing stars and hearts. The President is wearing a blue and teal checkered suit with an American flag lapel pin. The First Lady is depicted wearing a patchwork multicolor mixed print dress with three-quarter sleeves. She has purple highlights in her hair and they both have purple eyes with a pink circle and red heart on either cheek. The painting is framed in a blue ornate lacquered frame with white inset frame.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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