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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Presidency
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Presidency

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.127279
Object Type Painting
Date 1969
Medium paint, canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 45 in x W 29 1/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (114.3 cm x 74.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting the Presidential Seal in the top left corner next to an American flag. Below that are band members dressed in red, one of which is holding a tuba, and below them is a group of people all wearing black with white collars. "THE PRESIDENCY" is painted in gold over a red banner at the bottom of the canvas and at the center of the canvas is a blue draped textile containing the eagle from the Great Seal of the United States.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in black in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 1969
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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