Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painting From the Book Meet the Pets: Presidential Animals from A to Z
Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2023.2.1
Object Type
Painting
Artist/ Maker
Wendy Popko
(American)
Medium
paint (acrylic), paper, canvas, adhesive, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/2 in x W 36 3/8 in x D 3/4 in (47 cm x 92.4 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting of the first two pages from the book "Meet the Pets: Presidential Animals from A to Z." On the left side of the painting is a colorful depiction of an alligator with its mouth open as if to swallow the text. On the right side of the painting is a depiction of Bo Obama primarily in blue paint shown digging in a garden beside tomatoes and a beet.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis object was made by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2023.Additional Details
Credit LineGift from artist and illustrator Wendy Popko from the picture book "Meet The Pets: Presidential Animals from A to Z", by Cathy Collison & Janis Campbell
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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