Sol y Sombra
Artifact ID1986.00007.01
Object Type
Collage
Gifter
León Febres Cordero
Maker
Oswaldo Viteri
(Ecuadorian painter and draftsman, born 1931)
Date
1985
Medium
Wood, Fabric
Dimensions54 3/4 x 54 3/4 x 3 in. (139.1 x 139.1 x 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA collage titled “Sol y Sombra” translates to “Sun and Shadows” by Osvaldo Viteri in 1985. The collage comprises approximately 220 miniature human figures dressed in native attire; the darker outfits are at the top, fading down to light-toned figures. The collage is set in a wood frame.Historical NoteThe collage was given during the state visit of León Febres Cordero, President of Ecuador, and María Eugenia Cordovez on January 14, 1986.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Oswaldo Viteri
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
Country/CultureEcuadorPlace MadeEcuadorCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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)
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library;
Symbols of Diplomacy (1993-1994), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library