One of our most popular lectures, "Painting the President and First Lady: The White House Portraits," by John Howard Sanden is coming to Birmingham, home to our corporate headquarters. The event will take place at the Birmingham Museum of Art on Tuesday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Sanden will trace the 235-year history of official White House portraiture, looking most closely at the artistic triumphs that ornament the collection. He will also recall highlights of his own experience in creating the official portraits of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush that were unveiled at the White House on May 31, 2012. Mr. Sanden will answer questions about which artist has painted the most presidential portraits as well as why there are 43 presidential portraits but only 29 first lady portraits and more.
The lecture will be open to the public, but space is limited. Please contact us at 1 (800) 476-1223 for more information. There is no charge for the event, but donations are accepted to support the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast supported by a strong educational program designed to make the arts come alive for children and adults throughout the region.
The Museum connects with the community through educational programs and curated exhibitions that engage, entertain and enlighten. The generosity of donors has allowed the Museum to remain free of charge to visitors since its opening.
Portraits, Inc. was founded in 1942 in New York on Park Avenue. Over its 70-year history, Portraits, Inc. has carefully assembled a select group of the world’s foremost portrait artists offering a range of styles and prices. Recognized as the industry leader, Portraits, Inc. provides expert guidance for discerning clients interested in commissioning fine art portraits.