• 2022 West Garden Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    West Wing
    West Garden Room
    This photograph of the holiday decorations in the West Garden Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The theme was inspired by the shared values of the American people and the promise of unity, hope, and possibility that represents America’s history. White orchids and poinsettias bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi is adorned with a festive, seasonal garland.
  • West Garden Room, Trump Administration
    Bruce White
    West Garden Room
    West Wing
    The photograph of the West Garden Room was taken by Bruce White on May 24, 2017. The space connects the Executive Residence to the West Colonnade and the Rose Garden. It is filled with greenery and seasonal plants, and the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted on the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978.
  • 2021 West Garden Room Holiday Decorations
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    West Wing
    West Garden Room
    This photograph of holiday decorations in the West Garden Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. Red poinsettia flowers adorn a decorative urn, while a festive garland encircles the allegorical painting "Liberty" by artist Constantino Brumidi. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance.
  • Spring in the West Garden Room, Obama Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flower
    West Garden Room
    West Wing
    This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 6, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration, shows springtime decorations that adorned the West Garden Room during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Plotted flowers bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted in the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration, and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978.
  • Spring in the West Garden Room, Obama Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flower
    West Garden Room
    West Wing
    This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 6, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration, shows springtime decorations that adorned the West Garden Room during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Plotted flowers bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted in the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration, and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978.
  • Spring in the West Garden Room, Obama Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flower
    West Garden Room
    West Wing
    This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 6, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration, shows springtime decorations that adorned the West Garden Room during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Plotted flowers bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted in the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration, and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978.
  • West Garden Room, Obama Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    West Wing
    West Garden Room
    flowers
    This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 11, 2014 during the Barack Obama administration, shows the floral decorations that adorned the West Garden Room. Plotted flowers, including orchids and amaryllises, bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted in the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration, and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978. This photograph was taken following a State Arrival Ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of President François Hollande of the French Republic as part of his official State Visit with President Obama.
  • West Garden Room, Obama Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    West Wing
    West Garden Room
    flowers
    This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 11, 2014 during the Barack Obama administration, shows the floral decorations that adorned the West Garden Room. Plotted flowers, including orchids and amaryllises, bloom on the table, while the allegorical work "Union" by Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi hangs on the wall. Brumidi completed "Union" and its companion piece "Liberty" in 1869. President Ulysses S. Grant commissioned the works for display in the renovated Entrance Hall of the White House. Representing the indivisibility of the restored Union after the Civil War, both were mounted in the ceiling after completion. The pieces were removed during the Benjamin Harrison administration, and returned to the White House following their rediscovery in 1978. This photograph was taken following a State Arrival Ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of President François Hollande of the French Republic as part of his official State Visit with President Obama.
  • George Bush with Granddaughters Ellie LeBland & Marshall Bush
    Unknown
    First Family
    West Garden Room
    This photograph shows President George H. W. Bush sitting in the West Garden Room with his granddaughters Ellie LeBland and Marshall Bush.