Skip to main content
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2008 Baghdad Shoeing Incident
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2008 Baghdad Shoeing Incident

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.695928
Object Type Painting
Medium paint, canvas, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 7/8 in x W 19 7/8 in x D 3/4 in (40.3 cm x 50.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting depicting the events of December 14th, 2008, when a shoe was thrown at then President George W. Bush. Work depicts both the flying shoe and a portrait of President Bush, entirely in grayscale.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature]
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 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
Related Links
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed Picture in the Oval Office
DO.126931
January 2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed Photograph with President and Mrs. George W. Bush
DO.046443
ca. 2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Five Presidents, The Oval Office
DO.126952
David Hume Kennerly
2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Barrackbush/Barrush Oerge 2009
DO.689803
Adam Cooper-Teran
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bush Defends Presidency Newspaper Clipping
DO.686795.3
The Times-Reporter
November 5, 2008
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United States Versus Russia Chess Set
2021.2.1.a-hh
Nicolas Waton
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Obama Drawing
DO.738868
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
DO.117051
Julio Cesar Casas Reyes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kevin Garnett 2008 Election Basketball Shoes
DO.684853.a-b
Adidas AG
October 24, 2008
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tracy McGrady 2008 Election Basketball Shoes
DO.684852.a-b
Adidas AG
October 24, 2008
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Messenger The Santa Monica Mountains News and Arts Publication
DO.130152.1
Topanga Messenger
12/18/2008 - 1/14/2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of the First Family
DO.117547