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

Obama

Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2020.2.1
Object Type Drawing
Artist (American)
Medium pencil (graphite), paper (printer, mat board), wood
DimensionsFrame dimensions H 3/4 in x W 26 3/8 in x L 32 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 67 cm x 81.9 cm )
 Image size L 23 1/2 in x W 17 5/8 in (44.8 cm x 59.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing on paper depicting President Obama in thought, with tears in his eyes as he speaks emotionally about gun violence in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was made personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2020.Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Jerry Winick
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
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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