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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Liberty Over Rio de Janeiro
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Liberty Over Rio de Janeiro

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact ID2018.1.261
Object Type Painting
Date 06/15/2012
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall W 24 in x L 30 in x D 1 in (61 cm x 2.5 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting of city skyline in Rio de Janeiro. Depicts buildings along a beach with kites in the night sky and umbrellas on the beach.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: Liberty Over Rio Inscribed on reverse: To Mr. Pre. Barak Obama. Just say thank you For DACA, Make my childrens dreams Possible!! God will bless you!! Liberty over Rio de Janeiro. Bonna 06/15/12 THE DREAM DAY
Historical NoteThe gifter painted this artwork and sent it to President Obama in appreciation for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy.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.
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