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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama Nation
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obama Nation

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710896
Object Type Painting
Medium paint, canvas, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 in x W 16 in x D 3/4 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on stretched canvas depicting President Barack Obama speaking at a podium before a crowd. Style of painting is minimalist with no features painted on faces. President Obama is depicted in front of a green background with the United States Flag to his left. The people in the crowd are depicted as circles of various colors, some wearing hats, in front of a purple background. To the right of the scene is a painted sign that reads "Vote Change".
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: Obama Nation
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.
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Not on view
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