Portrait of John R. Van Derlip 1929

"Portrait of John R. Van Derlip" is a 1929 oil painting by American artist Ellen Gertrude Emmet Rand, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The painting depicts the subject in a three-quarter view, seated and wearing a dark suit and spectacles. The artist is known for her refined realism and ability to capture the personality of her subjects, evident in the subtle details of the face and the composition. The painting showcases the artistic trends of the early 20th century, where realism was embraced as a way to portray the changing social landscape.