Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama now have their Official White House portrait. The couple unveiled the portraits Wednesday, and the artwork is stunning. It also saw the reunion of Barack and President Joe Biden. Check out the photos from the ceremony below.
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Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
The tradition of having portraits of Presidents of the United States began with the first President, George Washington. However, they are not always paintings, and photographs can also be used.
Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
Michelle looked classy in a sheer pink-red ombre dress with a pleated skirt. Her painting looked gorgeous with a baby blue princess-style dress.
Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
Michelle’s portrait was painted by Sharon Sprung. “Sharon Sprung is a brilliant artist who joins a small, but mighty group of women who have painted an official White House portrait,” Michelle wrote on Instagram along with a video to learn more about the artist.
Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
Barack’s was painted by Robert McCurdy, who specializes in photo-realistic portraits. McCurdy told the White House Historical Association, that the 44-year-old was “charming” when he came to his studio to be photographed for the painting, per People.
Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
The President and former President looked happy to be with each other again in the White House.
Michelle and Barack Obama unveil their official White House portrait
The portraits will hang permanently in the White House and are separate from the National Portrait Gallery paintings that was revealed in 2018.