Ways and Means Committee Chairman Harold Knutson’s portrait follows the format of a seated, half-length image frequently seen in paintings of the period. British-born artist Thomas Stephens, however, mitigated the potential stiffness and formality of that convention with a relaxed pose and friendly expression. Stephens was a well-known portrait artist in official circles, earning several commissions from within the Eisenhower administration.
History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives, “Harold Knutson,” https://history.house.gov/Collection/Listing/2002/2002-021-006/ (February 24, 2026)
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