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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kenyan Landscape Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kenyan Landscape Painting

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.108928
Object Type Painting
Date 2015
Medium paint (acrylic), wood, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 38 1/8 in x W 48 1/2 in x D 2 1/8 in (96.8 cm x 123.2 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on wood depicting a lion with a large mane and the Campanile at Kenyatta University. The background of the painting is a savanna landscape with umbrella trees and birds flying in a blue sky. Attached to the bottom right corner is an inscribed plaque with dedication details.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower center of obverse: [artist's signature] '15 Text of plaque at lower right: Presented by Kenyatta University, Kenya to President Barack Obama Kenyatta University, the home of YALI, is honoured and privileged to host you Sunday, 26th July, 2015 Inscribed on reverse: Art By: Mercy Julia Obukwa [cell phone number] [email address]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Kenya in July 2015.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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