Lessing J. Rosenwald 1930

This 1930 portrait by James McBey depicts Lessing J. Rosenwald, a prominent art collector. The painting is executed in a realist style, capturing the subject's likeness with precision. McBey employed a combination of watercolor and pencil to render Rosenwald's features, clothing, and the subtle nuances of light and shadow, resulting in a visually engaging portrait. The artist's signature and the date appear in the lower right corner, adding a personal touch and historical context to the work.