The portrait of former President Barack Obama by artist Kehinde Wiley is about 7 feet tall. In her portrait, above, by artist Amy Sherald, former First Lady Michelle Obama is wearing a flowing gown designed by Michelle Smith of Milly.
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Symbolism fills official portraits of Obamas
They have been called “stunning,” “compelling,” “powerful” and “unexpected.” And now, the official portraits of former President Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, will be on view at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
