presidential portrait

Leader's official painting

A presidential portrait is an official painting or photograph of a president, typically commissioned for display in government buildings.

In the United States, outgoing presidents traditionally sit for formal portraits that hang in the White House: The unveiling of Obama's presidential portrait drew large crowds.

The term applies to both the traditional oil paintings and official photographs.

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Photo of oneself

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Frame showing gathered onlookers

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Simplified human drawing

doodle · caricature · emoji · quick sketch · digital avatar

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