Saturday, October 13, 2018

Obama at the National Portrait Gallery

Barrack and Michelle Obama are still stars.



My question:

National Portrait Gallery Information Desk

"What percentage of people who ask for directions to a see some specific painting are asking for directions to the Barrack and Michelle Obama's paintings?"


The receptionist answered: 

"About 75%. That's pretty much the only thing."


I visited the National Portrait Gallery. Obama still gathers a crowd. So does Michelle.

People crowded around Obama. Look at the flowers. See how is foot seems to move when you look from side to side. Look at his hands.

The other presidents, not so much.

JFK, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan look good. Engaged and serous. Nobody is noticing.

Parents brought little girls to see Michelle Obama. A guard stood by to keep people from getting too close. Parents wanted the girls in front, Michelle behind them. "Hold still, Chelsea." "Madison, look this way!"

Norman Rockwell did a nice flattering depiction of Richard Nixon. Andy Warhol did a garish version for a fundraiser to replace Nixon.

Bill Clinton got pixellated. It was huge. No one liked it.

Gilbert Stuart still hasn't finished the portrait of George Washington.

My wife, Debra, an attorney, liked seeing women on the Supreme Court.







































1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Four women in 240 years? Oh, right, the land of equal opportunity ...