The artwork, titled “Portrait of the Viennese Industrialist Raoul Leon von Wernburg,” was created by the artist John Quincy Adams in 1913. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement. The portrait measures 71.5 by 58 centimeters and is classified within the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a dignified gentleman, presumably Raoul Leon von Wernburg, dressed in formal attire. His composed expression and the neutral, yet warmly lit background, emphasize his upper-class status and the serious demeanor typical of portraits from this era. The artist has skillfully captured the fine details of his facial features, clothing, and the subdued palette adds to the overall realism of the piece, representing the individual’s prominence and character with meticulous precision.
