. Portrait . ift into the average studio. Eachperson, may it be by the complexion or peculiarity offeatures, by the occupation of the sitter or the specialcostume worn on the occasion, or by an unusual atti-tude or characteristic gesture, will surely suggest tothe sensitive operator any amount of variations in theuse of his technical mediums and the apphcation ofcomposition. A good portrait should possess purposefulness andintensity, combined with harmony of execution. Satis-fied with the general unity of effect, the eye shouldsee light scheme and values, design and divisions moreand more deta
. Portrait . ift into the average studio. Eachperson, may it be by the complexion or peculiarity offeatures, by the occupation of the sitter or the specialcostume worn on the occasion, or by an unusual atti-tude or characteristic gesture, will surely suggest tothe sensitive operator any amount of variations in theuse of his technical mediums and the apphcation ofcomposition. A good portrait should possess purposefulness andintensity, combined with harmony of execution. Satis-fied with the general unity of effect, the eye shouldsee light scheme and values, design and divisions moreand more detailed without losing the first and mostdecisive impression. With every glance parts shouldbecome more and more coordinated to each other,for a work of art of merit possesses first of all thequality of yielding pleasure in frequent contempla-tions. And thus a portrait should be approachablewith ease, and without causing special exertion grantus enjoyment from no matter what viewpoint we mayconsider it. PORTRAIT. Portrait by Alexander Pach PORTRAIT Our Cover Portrait and theHall of Fame ALEXANDER L. PACH has spent more thanAA thirty-six years as a successful was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 24,1864, and began his photographic career when he wasseventeen in association with his uncles, the Bros., of which Gotthelf Pach is the presenthead. The late Morris Pach, Alexanders father,was one of the original firm of Pach Bros., and G. , the founder, and Morris Pach constituted thefirst firm of Pach Bros. Alexander Pach is now at the head of the PachPhotograph Company, in Broadway,Trinity Building,New York, which concern specializes in portraits ofmen. Among their patrons are to be found manywell-known bankers, insurance men and others promi-nent in the business life of the Wall Street the fact that Mr. Pachs specialtyis photographing men, a great many women are num-bered among his clients. Mr. Pach has no fads inphotographic id
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