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

a Habana

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.120315.20
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist (Cuban,1955)
Date 2014
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 19 3/4 in x W 14 in (35.6 cm x 50.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt print in earth tones that depicts three abstract human figures, two women with one man in between them. The women have brown and tan textured skin and the man has blue skin with green dashes. The woman and man at the top are embracing. The figures are surrounded by brown background with blue and brown irregular shapes.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama visiting Taller Experimental de Gráfica in Havana, Cuba in March 2016.
The print is part of a series of 30 artists' tributes to the Cuban singer Sara González.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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