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Acrylic Painting of an Envelope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Acrylic Painting of an Envelope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Acrylic Painting of an Envelope

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689216
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium canvas, paint (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 18 in x W 32 1/4 in (81.9 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAcrylic painting on canvas. The obverse is painted like an envelope addressed from God to the President. The reverse bears an abstract scene possibly depicting a forest. There is a handwritten message to the President written on the unpainted edges of the obverse.
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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