Frank Billings Kellogg 1925

This oil painting portrait of Frank Billings Kellogg, a prominent American lawyer and statesman, was painted in 1925 by Philip Alexius de László. The portrait shows Kellogg in a seated pose wearing a red academic gown over a dark suit. The dark background and rich colors of the gown create a dramatic and formal composition that emphasizes the sitter's importance and authority. de László was renowned for his portraits of prominent figures, including royalty and nobility, and his work often exhibited a refined realism. This portrait exemplifies de László's style, capturing Kellogg's likeness with a keen eye for detail and a sense of gravitas.