Commissioning a portrait is among a governor's final acts. Some have used state funds.
Quinn spokesman Dave Blanchette said Tuesday that Quinn won't tap taxpayers.
David Bourland is the Executive Mansion's curator and has helped governors with portraits. He tells the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers that it can cost up to $25,000.
Once it's finished, Quinn's picture will hang on the walls of the Capitol's second floor alongside portraits of his predecessors.
However, it can take some time. Former Gov. George Ryan's portrait took nearly a year to complete after he left office.
Republican Governor-elect Bruce Rauner replaces Quinn in January.
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