Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of Barack Obama
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.127053
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Yadesa Bojia
(Ethiopian American, 1970)
Gifter
Yadesa Bojia
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paint, canvas, wood
DimensionsUnframed L 36 in x W 36 in x D 3/4 in (91.4 cm x 1.9 cm x 91.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPainting that depicts President Barack Obama smiling with his eyes closed. The background is solid black.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [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 DetailsNational 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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