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Bye, Barack
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bye, Barack
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bye, Barack

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130065
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date December 19, 2016
Medium paint (oil), canvas, paper, adhesive, pencil
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 in x W 8 7/8 in x D 3/4 in (30.5 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President Barack Obama speaking at a microphone with a rippling American flag in the background. The President, the microphone, and the flag are all stylized with smudging and blurring of colors. Adhered to the reverse of the canvas is a paper with paint samples.
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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