Commissioned from Boston artists Warren and Lucia Prosperi, this portrait depicts Bolger seated at the rostrum of the Senate Chamber. The realistic style, based closely on photographs of the sitter taken in situ, captures the Senate President in an attentive, yet contemplative pose. Although he sits in a tightly compressed space, amid many pieces of furniture, room features, and even unseen companions, the artists' strong, even handling of all elements prevents them from overwhelming the portrait.