The painting by Minnesota artist Paul Oxborough depicts the state’s 40th governor in dark suit, standing outside the Capitol on a sunny, winter day. It will remain on permanent display along with the 39 governors who preceded Dayton.
During a ceremony, Dayton said he was a reluctant to have his portrait painted until he met Oxborough.
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