Photos: The Obama White House portraits unveiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle returned to the White House on Wednesday for the unveiling of official portraits with a modern vibe: him standing expressionless against a white background and her seated on a sofa in the Red Room wearing a formal light blue dress.
“Barack and Michelle, welcome home,” President Joe Biden said before he invited the Obamas to the stage to unveil the portraits. Some in the audience gasped, others applauded.
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, followed by first lady Jill Biden and former first lady Michelle Obama, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, followed by first lady Jill Biden and former first lady Michelle Obama, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, followed by first lady Jill Biden and former first lady Michelle Obama, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama looks to President Joe Biden as they arrive for a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, for the unveiling of the Obama's official White House portraits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama unveil their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife former first lady Michelle Obama after they unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony for the unveiling in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama looks at his official White House portrait with former first lady Michelle Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden leave the stage as former President Barack Obama walks to speak after he and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former first lady Michelle Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The former first lady chose artist Sharon Sprung to do her portrait. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The former president chose artist Robert McCurdy to do his portrait. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama's official White House portrait is displayed during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former first lady Michelle Obama stands next to her official White House portrait during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The former first lady chose artist Sharon Sprung to do her portrait. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama speaks after he and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama speaks after he and former first lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official White House portraits during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama kisses former first lady Michelle Obama after he introduced her to speak during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama reacts as former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama looks on as former first lady Michelle Obama hugs first lady Jill Biden after she introduced her to speak during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President Barack Obama holds hands with former first lady Michelle Obama as they leave the stage after she spoke during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. The Obama's unveiled their official White House portraits during the ceremony. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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