Nicholas Murray Butler (1862–1947)

1932

Oil on canvas

Unframed: 50 × 40 in. (127 × 101.6 cm)
Framed: 57 × 47 in. (144.8 × 119.4 cm)

Painted from life for the New-York Historical Society

1932.60

As President of Columbia University for over 40 years, Butler had a significant impact on this quintessentially New York City institution, whose roots go back to early colonial days as Kings College. Both a scholar and a masterful administrator, Butler is remembered still as an important leader of the University.

DescriptionA portrait of Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947) shown wearing a dark suit underneath a red academic robe. His head is turned slightly to the right and he is holding his hat of office in his right hand. His left hand is depicted grasping the arm of the chair. There is a non-descript background.

SignedSigned and dated at upper right: "DeWitt M. Lockman 1932"

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