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Cityscape with Jellyfish
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cityscape with Jellyfish
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cityscape with Jellyfish

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.696591.1
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (Turkish)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium canvas, paint, adhesive, plastic, foam
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 27 1/2 in x W 47 1/4 in x D 1 in (69.9 cm x 120 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting a minimalistic cityspace with a blue line across the entire bottom of the canvas and a blue circle towards the middle of the painting. There is a jellyfish painted at the top right of the blue circle and there are many designs and swirls present across the painting along with a light blue wavy line across the top. The bottom half of a black and orange bird is at the top right of the canvas.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 09 Inscribed in black on reverse of canvas: My Dear President, Sir Since 20th of January 2009 I'm so much filled with trust and hope again. I wish lots of Power, Luck, Love, health and ALL the good things in this GODFULL life for you, for your wonderful family and for your land. I believe that with you and with the whole world together We can change the world, we can change the future, for us, for our Earth, for our children. Dear President Sir, Thank you with my heart from now'n for the good things you will make for our world. Thank you. with hope, trust, and love. God bless you all. [artist's signature] Inscribed in white along left edge of reverse: [artist's signature] 09/01
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 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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