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Portrait of President Barack Obama Holding the Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama Holding the Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama Holding the Earth

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.696580
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium canvas, paint, 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 DescriptionPainting depicting President Barack Obama against a green background. President Obama is depicted in profile holding the world in his left hand and resting his chin on his fingers. In the upper right corner is a bald eagle flying, holding a banner in its talons with the colors of the American flag. In front of the President's shoulder in the lower left corner are two perched eagles with white heads and black bodies.
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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