Leopold Gould Seyffert: A Portraitist of the American Century Leopold Gould Seyffert (January 6, 1887 – June 13, 1956) remains a quietly significant figure in 20th-century American art. Often overshadowed by the flashier personalities of his contemporaries, Seyffert’s career spanned over half a century, producing an astonishingly consistent body of work—over 500 portraits—that continues to grace museums and private collections across the nation. His legacy isn't one of radical innovation or groundbreaking style, but rather of meticulous observation, technical mastery, and a remarkable abili…