Michelle Obama White House Portrait by Amy Shearld 2018
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Amy SheraldMichelle Obama White House Portrait by Amy Shearld 2018 2018
2018
About the Item
- Creator:Amy Sherald (1973, African, American)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Draper, UT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU132728127982
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