Rush Harrison Kress 1953

Leopold Seyffert's 1953 portrait "Rush Harrison Kress" depicts the subject in a seated pose, dressed in a dark suit with a patterned tie and a white pocket square. The painting uses realistic brushstrokes and a muted color palette to create a sense of formality and gravitas. The sitter's stern expression and the carefully rendered details of his attire suggest a powerful and influential individual. This work is a fine example of Seyffert's portraiture style, which often focused on capturing the character and presence of his subjects.