Photographs of Artist Serge Toussaint Painting Murals
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710730.2.a-k
Object Type
Print, Photographic
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 8 in x W 12 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSet of eleven photographs depicting artist Serge Toussaint painting several outdoor murals featuring President Barack Obama and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. along with depictions of the U.S. flag and the Capitol Building. The images depict the following:
.a Mr. Toussaint painting the President's face and smoking
.b Mr. Toussaint painting the President's face and listening to music
.c Mr. Toussaint painting the President's face while standing on a ladder
.d Mr. Toussaint painting the President's left eye
.e Mr. Toussaint painting the President's right eye
.f Mr. Toussaint looking into the camera while painting the President's face
.g Mr. Toussaint waving at the camera with a paintbrush in his hand
.h Painting of the President looking to the horizon against the backdrop of an American Flag
.i Painting of the President and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. standing before a podium at the Capitol Building
.j Painting of the President smiling in front of the Capitol Building under the words "Mr. President Little Haiti Wishes You The Best"
.k Painting of the President and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. under the words "Dream of the Century," above "44th, Yes We Can, 44th"
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of sticker adhered to reverse of (.a-c): Haitian-American Visual Artist Serge Toussaint
2/2009
Miami, Florida
Photo: Marvin Elliott Ellis
Inscribed on reverse of (.d): 1/2009
Inscribed on reverse of (.e): 1/2009
Text of sticker adhered to reverse of (.f-g): Haitian-American Visual Artist Serge Toussaint
1/2009
Miami, Florida
Photo: Marvin Elliott Ellis
Text of sticker adhered to reverse of (.h): Barack Hussein Obama, President of the United States of America
Mural Painted By Haitian-American Visual Artist Serge Toussaint
2/2009
Photo: Marvin Elliott Ellis
Miami, Florida
Inscribed on reverse of (.i): 10/2008
Text of sticker adhered to reverse of (.j): Barack Hussein Obama, The President of the United States of America
Mural Painted By Haitian-American Visual Artist Serge Toussaint
12/2008
Miami, Florida
Photo: Marvin Elliott Ellis
Text of sticker adhered to reverse of (.k): Barack Hussein Obama, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
October 2008
Mural Painted by Haitian-American Visual Artist Serge Toussaint
Miami, Florida
Photo: Marvin Elliott Ellis
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 DetailsNational 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 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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