The Way Up
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688561
Object Type
Drawing
Date
May 2008
Medium
paint (oil), paper (cardboard), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 in x W 12 in x D 1/8 in (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOil painting depicting stairs carved into a cliff edge beside water. In the upper left corner there are two aquatic birds swimming and towards the right of the cliffs there are yellow toned rocks and green foliage.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 5/08
Inscribed on reverse: 'The Way Up'
From the Waters of Leith to the Shore
MC
508
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 DetailsNational 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
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