Skip to main content
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ladies and Gentlemen! Are You Still Worrying About this Country
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ladies and Gentlemen! Are You Still Worrying About this Country

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.055294
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Artist/ Maker
Gifter
Date 2009
Medium paint (oil), canvas, wood
DimensionsOverall (Image) H 23 1/2 in x W 19 1/2 in (59.7 cm x 49.5 cm )
 Frame dimensions H 35 1/4 in x W 31 in x D 3 in (89.5 cm x 78.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge oil painting of a young President Obama at the wheel of a ship during a storm with Jesus standing behind him, one hand on his shoulder and the other pointing forward.The painting is enclosed in a large ornate gold frame.
Historical NoteThis artwork is an adaptation of "Christ Our Pilot" by Warner Sallman and was gifted to President Obama in 2009. It remained on display in the White House Gift Office throughout the administration and was briefly displayed in the First Lady Michelle Obama's office in honor of her birthday in January 2014.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 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tribute to the First Lady
DO.11202012-68-1
Lorenzo Miller
2010
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
What if you were me?
DO.685314
Diane Overmyer
2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Two Portraits of Hope
DO.763815
Carlos Barahona-Possollo
2010
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
So You Want a Dog?: Questionable answers to your questions about doggie ownership
DO.685024
Dick Hafer
2003
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Barack Obama Billion Dollar Bill
DO.118852
Kevin Gill
2016
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama
DO.714493.2
February 2010
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama Family Portrait
DO.686124
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting of First Lady Michelle Obama
DO.724831
Philip R. Anderson
2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Winter in Saguenay
DO.02282011-54-1
René Gagnon
2010
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ilhéus
FO.093825
Kiki Lima
2014
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2016 United States Mint Quarters Clad Proof Set
2019.3.49.a-e
United States Mint
2016
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The MasterPiece
DO.02192013-3-1
Eric Guttelewitz
2009