On the second floor of the Capitol Building, in Albany, reside the former Governors of New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo recently opened the hall to the general public. It is an excellent gallery of governmental portraiture. Joseph C. Yates' portrait stands out because of the ungiled frame that crops the painting in an unflattering manner which also suggests portions of the painting are covered, like his hand.
There is no light on this Governor, but he really does not need one, and other Governors' portraits do not have lights.
Governor Yates' nameplate is simple, but uninformative. It is fitting to have date of office, hometown, and perhaps other titles held on the nameplate.
The Stockade Association could work with the State to provide for a suitable presentation of Governor Yates.
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