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Three Small Paintings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Three Small Paintings
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Three Small Paintings

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689811.6.a-c
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium paper, paint
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Red and Gray Wavy Lines) L 4 in x W 6 in (15.2 cm x 10.2 cm )
Overall - 2D (.b: Red, Pink, and Gray Rectangles) L 6 1/8 in x W 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm x 15.6 cm )
Overall - 2D (.c: Red with Polka Dots) L 3 in x W 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm x 7.6 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA set of three paintings with one painting featuring red and gray wavy lines with "USA" in the center and "Christopher N." written on the reverse in pencil (.a), one featuring red, pink, and gray rectangles with a white and pink squiggle in the center (.b), and one featuring white and pink polka dots on a red background (.c).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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