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Michelle and Barack Obama look proud unveiling their official White House portrait

The portraits are stunning


Jovita Trujillo
Jovita Trujillo - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 7:20 PM EDT

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.

Barack And Michelle Obama Return To White House For Official Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.

Obamas Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.

Barack And Michelle Obama Return To White House For Official Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.

Barack And Michelle Obama Return To White House For Official Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.

Barack And Michelle Obama Return To White House For Official Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.

Obamas Portrait Unveiling© GettyImages

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.