Obama portrait ceremony - in pictures
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Former US president Barack Obama kisses former first lady Michelle Obama during the unveiling of their official White House portraits, painted by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung, respectively. Reuters -
Mr Obama quipped that he resisted wearing a tan suit for his portrait. AP -
The former first lady chose artist Sharon Sprung to do her portrait. AP -
President Joe Biden receives a standing ovation as he speaks during the unveiling of the Obamas' official White House portraits. AP -
Ms Obama thanked her husband for his 'spicy' comments after following him to the podium. Reuters -
Mr Biden and first lady Jill Biden host the Obamas at the White House. Reuters -
Mr Biden and Mr Obama arrive in the East Room of the White House for the unveiling. AP -
Mr Biden often refers to the former president as a friend. AP -
Mr Obama smiles for the camera. Reuters -
The Bidens and the Obamas attend the portrait unveiling ceremony at the White House. AP -
Visitors view the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery official portrait of Mr Obama by Kehinde Wiley at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. EPA -
The portraits were viewed by thousands of people during their multi-city tour. EPA -
Visitors view the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery official portrait of Ms Obama at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. EPA -
The Obama portraits tour entrance at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. EPA -
People view a portrait of Mr Obama by Shepard Fairey at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington. Reuters
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