Prompt
                                        
                                            Generate a realistic portrait of Ferdinand L. Barnett, a middle-aged African American man from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, dressed in formal attire, possibly a suit and tie, with a confident and determined expression, set against a backdrop that subtly suggests his involvement in law and journalism, such as a law book or a newspaper office; the style should be reminiscent of photographs from the era, with a dignified and respectful tone.