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Isn't this Red River?
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Isn't this Red River?
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Isn't this Red River?

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130117
Object Type Painting
Artist/ Maker (American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paint (oil), wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (frame dimensions) H 14 1/2 in x W 17 5/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (36.8 cm x 44.8 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oil painting of a Romney campaign bus. In the painting Romney can be seen getting off the bus and waving at people gathered, who are holding signs for Romney to go away. Other Republicans can be seen on the bus, hanging out of windows waving. In the lower right hand corner a piece of newspaper has been incorporated, apparently from a police blotter, indicating that a caller requested an escort through town. The painting is framed in a gilt frame.
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 LibraryAdditional 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.
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