This portrait of Ronald Reagan was painted in 1989 by Aaron Shikler, a portraitist known for his paintings of prominent American politicians and celebrities. In addition to Reagan, who posed for this portrait at the end of his presidency, Shikler painted portraits of President John F. Kennedy and first ladies Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan. This portrait was officially unveiled at the White House on November 15, 1989. Reagan served as governor of California and was president from January 20, 1981 until January 20, 1989.