Cloud Gate Model
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.84.a-b
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
Sir Anish Kapoor
(British-Indian, 1954)
Date
2012
Medium
metal (zinc), stone (marble), textile (velvet)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Sculpture with Base) H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 4 1/4 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA highly polished zinc model of the Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago's Millennium Park. The sculpture sits upon the black marble base and is removable. The black marble base has a velvet top and an inscription in white ink on the front edge of the base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse of base: Presented by Barack Obama / President of the United States / NATO Summit May 20-21, 2012;
Stamped in black on the underside of the sculpture: CLOUD GATE, 2012 / LIMITED EDITION / [artist's signature]
Historical NoteThis model is an example of a gift from President Obama to foreign dignitaries on the occasion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit hosted in Chicago, Illinois in May 2012.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
Not on view
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