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The First African American President Family in White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The First African American President Family in White House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The First African American President Family in White House

Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2024.4.1
Object Type Painting
Artist (American, 1960)
Artist (American, 1964 - 2022)
Date 2012
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas, wood, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 46 1/4 in x W 31 in x D 1 1/4 in (117.5 cm x 78.7 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAcrylic painting on canvas depicting the Obama family holding hands in front of a marbled blue and white background. The painting is mounted to a black wood panel with a red and white polka dot inner border, held in a distressed wooden window frame painted blue. From left to right in the painting: President Obama wearing black and white, Sasha and Malia wearing yellow, white, and black polka dot dresses, and First Lady Michelle Obama wearing a red top and skirt with white and black polka dots. In the center under the title, the painting is inscribed in white the dates of President Obama's time in office (2008-2012; 2012-2016), Obama family member names, and “The Obama Family.”
Historical NoteThe painting was created by Mary L. Proctor in 2012. It was framed by Roger Lee Ivens, "Ab the Flagman."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2024.Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Linda Chapin
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
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