Robert McCurdy
Robert McCurdy (born 1952) is an American artist known for his photorealistic oil paintings and photographs of notable figures in contemporary history. Among works held in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C, are paintings of Toni Morrison, Jane Goodall, Neil Armstrong, and others. In 2002, McCurdy was commissioned to paint a portrait of US Representative Martin Sabo for the US Capitol.
Robert McCurdy
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- Name
- Robert McCurdy
- Born
- 1952
- Birthplace
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Education
- Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA, 1974)
- Known for
- Portraiture
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- photographer · painter · artist
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Robert McCurdy (born 1952) is an American artist known for his photorealistic oil paintings and photographs of notable figures in contemporary history. Among works held in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C, are paintings of Toni Morrison, Jane Goodall, Neil Armstrong, and others. In 2002, McCurdy was commissioned to paint a portrait of US Representative Martin Sabo for the US Capitol.
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He completed the official White House painting of former President Barack Obama in 2018. The portrait of President Obama was unveiled at a ceremony in the White House, simultaneously with the portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama by Sharon Sprung, on September 7, 2022.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama mingle with guests at the unveiling of their official White House portraits, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in the Cross Hall of the White House. President Obama poses for a photo with the painter of his portrait, Robert McCurdy. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)
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• Name — Robert McCurdy • Born — 1952 • Birthplace — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. • Education — Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA, 1974) • Known for — Portraiture • Website — https: robertmccurdy.com
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