Lessing J. Rosenwald 1930

This is a charcoal portrait of Lessing J. Rosenwald, a prominent American art collector, drawn by James McBey in 1930. McBey was a Scottish artist known for his etchings and drawings. This portrait is a fine example of McBey's ability to capture the likeness and personality of his subjects with expressive, expressive lines and subtle shading. McBey's signature is in the lower right corner, along with the location and date.