Mrs. Obama Speaks at Official Portrait Unveiling

This photograph of former First Lady Michelle Obama speaking at a ceremony unveiling her official White House portrait was taken by Tony Powell on September 7, 2022. Her husband, former President Barack Obama, stands on stage to the left following his own remarks. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed the former president and first lady to the East Room of the White House for the ceremony. Portrait artist Sharon Sprung painted Mrs. Obama while Robert McCurdy painted President Obama. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.