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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Serene Flight Shattering in A Single Flash
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Serene Flight Shattering in A Single Flash

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.712189.11
Object Type Poster
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 40 1/2 in x W 28 5/8 in (72.7 cm x 102.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPoster containing a dark gray background with a depiction of glowing white wing stretching up from the bottom of the poster. There are many feathers falling off the wing towards the bottom of the poster. The glow surrounding the wing and feathers is a green-yellow color. The words "HIROSHIMA APPEALS 1987" are printed in teal at the top of the poster.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on bottom edge of poster: art direction/design: kazumasa nagai illustration: tamie okuyama printing: toppan printing co., ltd. sponsors: hiroshima international cultural foundation, inc., japan graphic designers association inc. (jagda)
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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