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Don Quixote and Rocinante Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Don Quixote and Rocinante Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Don Quixote and Rocinante Sculpture

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.069217.a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, varnish
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Complete) H 26 5/8 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 27 in (67.6 cm x 19.4 cm x 68.6 cm )
 Part a (Don Quixote) H 8 1/4 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 22 in (21 cm x 19.4 cm x 55.9 cm )
 Part b (Horse) H 20 1/2 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 27 in (52.1 cm x 19.4 cm x 68.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionScrap metal sculpture of Don Quixote and his horse, Rocinante. Metal has a dark varnish except for the silver colored mane of the horse. Sculpture has intentional rusted texture throughout. Quixote is holding a spear and shield. The rider and the horse pieces of the sculpture can be separated.
Historical NoteThis item was received by President Barack Obama from the President of El Salvador, Mauricio Funes, during a diplomatic exchange at the White House on March 8, 2010. The sculpture was then placed on official display in the White House Residence from April 21, 2010 until December 15, 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 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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