The black and white portrait was captured by esteemed photographer Régine Mahaux. It was taken on Jan. 21, 2025, in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, according to the office of the first lady.

We asked two experts for their take on the image, which was shot in the White House a day after the inauguration.

and the photo is in black and white. The first lady's X account posted the new portrait with a simple caption: "First Lady Melania Trump's Official White House Portrait." The portrait was taken by ...

Melania Trump unveils her official First Lady portrait. The wife of the United States president truly exudes power in this black and white image. Melania Trump unveiled her official First Lady ...

By Clarissa-Jan Lim First lady Melania Trump’s office has released her official White House portrait, a black-and-white photo that appears geared toward setting the tone for her return to ...

The official portrait of first lady Melania Trump was unveiled by the White House on Monday. The image, released in black and white, was taken in the residence by photographer Régine Mahaux.

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The official portrait of first lady Melania Trump was unveiled by the White House on Monday. The image, released in black and white, was taken in the residence by photographer Régine Mahaux.