Framed Portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Samuel J. Woolf

This is a framed monochrome portrait of the 28th U.S. President, Woodrow Wilson, based on a charcoal or lithographic drawing by the noted artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880–1948). The artwork features Wilson in a formal suit and tie, captured with a stern and intellectual expression characteristic of his public persona. The rendering is primarily in shades of charcoal black and grey on an aged, off-white or cream-colored paper. A signature and date ('S.J. Woolf, Paris, June 1919') are visible at the lower right of the portrait, indicating the original was created during the Paris Peace Conference. The piece is professionally matted with a dark olive-green border and housed in a thin, gold-toned metallic or gilded wood frame. Regarding condition, the paper shows significant yellowing and foxing consistent with age, particularly in the lower left corner and along the edges. The framing appears intact, though the backing is not visible. This specific print or reproduction likely dates to the early to mid-20th century. Woolf was famous for sketching world leaders from life, adding historic value to the likeness. The craftsmanship of the original sketch shows excellent use of chiaroscuro to define the facial structure and the texture of the garments.