Description: You will receive a pair of 5x7 POSTCARDS of Barack & Michelle Obama. The paintings were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC on February 12, 2018. Both portraits mark the first time two African-American artists were commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery.Barack Obama by Kehinde Wiley, oil on canvas, the painting depicts President Obama sitting in a chair seemingly floating among foliage. The foliage is described as "chrysanthemums (the official flower of Chicago), jasmine (symbolic of Hawaii where the president spent most of his childhood) and African blue lilies (alluding to the president's late Kenyan father)." Reacting to the unveiling of his portrait President Obama said: "How about that? That's pretty sharp". The Washington Post described the painting as "not what you'd expect and that's why it's great".Michelle LaVaughn Robinson by Amy Sherald, oil on linen, dominating the composition is Mrs. Obama’s monumental dress. Designed by Michelle Smith, for her label Milly, and selected for the portrait by Mrs. Obama, Sherald, and Mrs. Obama’s stylist, the dress is symbolic, referencing the former first lady’s modernity and approachability. Please ask questions before bidding. I will ship using US Mail. My home is Smoke and Pet free.
Price: 10 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-07-22T05:53:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
President: Barack Obama
Type: Postcard
Term in Office: 2009-2017
First Lady: Michelle Obama
Theme: Political
Country/Region: United States
