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Portrait of Barack Obama -- 44th President -- United States
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of Barack Obama -- 44th President -- United States

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.707985
Object Type Painting
Date 2008
Medium canvas, paint, ink, adhesive, metal, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 29 7/8 in x W 22 in x D 3/4 in (75.9 cm x 55.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting depicting President Barack Obama smiling and looking down. The background consists of a waving American flag. To the right, above the stripes, there are two wind turbines and solar panels against a blue sky. A yellow sun is rising above the stripes, creating a lens flare. In the lower right corner is a view of the Earth from outer space, which appears to be held in Obama's fingers.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of obverse: [artist's signature] 2008 Inscribed on top of reverse: PORTRAIT OF BARACK OBAMA - 44TH PRESIDENT - UNITED STATES [artist's signature] 2009 Inscribed on bottom of reverse: BEST OF LUCK + GODSPEED - "BOYD THE PAINTER"
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
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