Here is Aaron Shikler's famous (1969) portrait of JFK, commissioned by Jackie.
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 7, 2022
Poignantly it is reported that six years after his assassination, she found it painful to look at direct images of his face.
Note that by her request, he is looking down and away from the viewer. pic.twitter.com/4cukayTuNh
One of best White House portraits -- Theodore Roosevelt, 1903 -- by one of most commanding artists of the time, John Singer Sargent, based on brief sittings by the President. Predictably TR loved his heroic portrayal. pic.twitter.com/CDvGGyG43D
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) September 7, 2022
The official White House portrait of President Barack Obama, by Robert McCurdy. pic.twitter.com/PdlhqzbBrv
— Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) September 7, 2022
This official portrait of first lady Michelle Obama was painted by Sharon Sprung of New York. “I want to thank Sharon Sprung for capturing everything I love about Michelle,” said Barack Obama, at the unveiling of the portraits. pic.twitter.com/qrkQhQGGzi
— Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) September 7, 2022
Painting Michelle Obama Took 9 Months. Keeping it Secret Took 6 Years.
— Gregg Chadwick (@greggchadwick) September 7, 2022
Sharon Sprung, an instructor at the Art Students League of New York, is a realist painter of the old school. https://t.co/SSeGq8PA9V
From this day forward, the official portraits of former President Obama and former First Lady Obama will now display on the walls of the White House – the People’s House – forever. pic.twitter.com/Ceb0wR4Ya2
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 8, 2022
