. Portrait . ound it. But it is a difficult problem to play thus at will withdetails and then to gather them together into a con-sistent whole. The complexity, the independence, andthe fantastic caprices of the different parts are apt toplay havoc with the final and total effect. Notice how the sleeve and apron are treated in theWhistling Boy, and how wilfully the tie is arrangedin the Currier portrait sketch (of the same title).I advisedly use the term sketch, as there is alwayssomething unfinished about this kind of work. Ofcourse, this is a merit rather than a shortcoming—inthis method of i
. Portrait . ound it. But it is a difficult problem to play thus at will withdetails and then to gather them together into a con-sistent whole. The complexity, the independence, andthe fantastic caprices of the different parts are apt toplay havoc with the final and total effect. Notice how the sleeve and apron are treated in theWhistling Boy, and how wilfully the tie is arrangedin the Currier portrait sketch (of the same title).I advisedly use the term sketch, as there is alwayssomething unfinished about this kind of work. Ofcourse, this is a merit rather than a shortcoming—inthis method of interpretation, for its principal aim is tofascinate and captivate the beholder by minor technicalimpressions. The first idea is to please by the delightfulmanner in which each part is executed. In photography this is most easily attainable byomitting all manipulations by hand, that is, additionswhich resemble actual drawing, etched lines and brushstrokes, and to try to achieve these spontaneous and PORTRAIT. Whistling Boy by J. Frank Currier, United States PORTRAIT picturesque effects by contrast, as shown in the cap andshirt-front of the Currier sketch and the dark waistcoatand the white patches of the shirt in the Duveneckstudy, which even in monochrome almost suggestcolor. Of course it will not produce the spottiness ofeffect; this may be regrettable, but as each medium hassome qualities that are intrinsically its own, it is wisestto leave them where they belong and to strive for thedevelopment of such accomplishments as lie within thereach of ones chosen medium. Uncle Sam Offers Commissions for GoodPhotographers Photographers are urgently needed by the signalcorps of the army to engage in the compilation of a pic-torial history of the war. Until the immediate needsare met, some commissions will be given to experiencedmen from civil life, in addition to sixty lieutenants andas many first class sergeants who are to be selected forthe work. Other men will be sent temporarily
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