When artist Robert McCurdy was taking the high-resolution photograph he would use to paint President Barack Obama’s official portrait, ... And, Obama joked at the unveiling Wednesday, no tan suit.

The White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were unveiled on Wednesday. Barack Obama’s portrait has him wearing a not-tan suit with his hands ...

One then-Twitter user conjectured, "Obama’s tan suit is a signal. We just need to figure out *what he’s trying to tell us*" The White House response at the time: "He loves that suit." ...

Obama presidential portrait unveiling features talk of democracy, tradition. By Jeff Mason. September 8, ... "He also talked me out of wearing a tan suit," he added to laughter, ...

Obama official portraits: Barack jokes about tan suit and Michelle jabs Trump at painting unveiling. Wednesday marked the first return visit to the White House for Ms Obama since leaving in 2017 ...

And, Obama joked at the unveiling Wednesday, no tan suit. “We’re not looking for a gestural moment,” McCurdy said in an interview recently with the White House Historical Association, which ...

But for former President Barack Obama, one of his most contentious moments was not a sex scandal or international arms deal.. It was a tan suit. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in ...

When artist Robert McCurdy was taking the high-resolution photograph he would use to paint President Barack Obama‘s official portrait, he had some instructions: No smile, no gestures and look ...