By Judy Kurtz - 02/12/18 10:46 AM EST
Portraits of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama now have a permanent place at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
The ex-commander in chief and first lady looked on as the new works of art were unveiled Monday at the National Portrait Gallery.
"Nobody in the family tree as far as I can tell had a portrait done," the former president said, after eyeing his colorful portrait by artist Kehinde Wiley.
"I do have my high school yearbook picture which is no great shakes," he added with a grin.
Read more: Obamas' portraits unveiled at Smithsonian | TheHill
Portraits of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama now have a permanent place at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
The ex-commander in chief and first lady looked on as the new works of art were unveiled Monday at the National Portrait Gallery.
"Nobody in the family tree as far as I can tell had a portrait done," the former president said, after eyeing his colorful portrait by artist Kehinde Wiley.
"I do have my high school yearbook picture which is no great shakes," he added with a grin.
Read more: Obamas' portraits unveiled at Smithsonian | TheHill