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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17450, 21 April 1920, Page 8

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART. The art of photography is one that is understood in all its details by comparatively few photographers. There are men and -women without number who will tell you to sit down and look pleasant, while they "take" your photo, but there are few _ who understand photography as an art in the way that Mr. W. H. Bartlett, of Bartletts* studio, Queen Street, Auckland, understands it. And it is his knowledge and his skill in regard to every point that goes to the making of a true portrait ana an artistic study, that has made his studio the leading establishment of the kind in Auckland. He has shown enterprise in keeping up with the very latest methods of modern photography, but, what is even more important, the basis of all his work is a desire to set and maintain a really high standard in regard to his art. There is more than mere workmanship involved in an ideal of this kind ; every point must be considered in relation to the final result, and in this only one degree of excellence is allowed to count—the best. Many more things count in obtaining this than the average person has any idea; the creation of the right " atmosphere," and harmony of surroundings are two leading points. And it is in accordance with the desire to accomplish this that Mr. Bartlett should recently have had his studio renovated and redecorated. No more attractive place of the kind could now be found anywhere in the Dominion. Tha walls have been panelled, after the old English style, in -grained oak, and the furnishings are a picture in their quiet, harmonising tones. They include some beautiful pieces of genuine Liberty, Chippendale, and Sheridan. Along one side of the studio >uns a comfortable cushioned window seat; one can hardly imagine any more delightful and homelike setting for a portrait than this corner of the studio, with its daintily curtained windows and comfortable furnishings. "The whole room has cost a lot of moneysom j might say :an unnecessary amount," remarked Mr | Bartlett yesterday, " but I consider that the expenditure has been justified in the result obtained. The idea in my mind is always to give my patrons the best—the best not only in the technique of the art | of photography, but also in harmony and beauty of surroundings." Mr. Bartlett further explained various details in connection with the taking of portraits one of general interest which may be mentioned is his use of films, instead of the plates used exclusively for so many years in photography. The use of Portrait films does away with all risk of halation, and enables him to secure even better results than those which in the past have made the Bartlett studio one of the most-popular and successful in the Dominion. Visitors to Auckland during the forthcoming Royal visit will do well to call there and see for themselves the beautiful work Mr. Bartlett is doing. tract AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT proved at the Supremo Court of Mel bourne to possess far greater antiseptic powethan any other eucalytus examined, is EXTRA rT e i» ™ medicinal use. SANDER'S xuXI'RACT 13 . manufactured under the constant supervision of a. medical man, and its attributes are efficiency and mti i fr-, >+— Obtain the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT' which protects from all infections, mfl^Tnza !b' j CUres wounds, burns, skin diseases' and does not depress nor irritate like the com' mon eucalyptus oil or the so-called "extracts." Red, white, and blue tricolour woven material, in one piece, for decorating 104 d per yard.—At Tonson Garlick's. rA^ 68 ' Z int ? coats —A choice selection of heavy tweed coats just opened at the A.8.C., Newton. Prices, 65s to £5 5. Bring your wife or fiancee to choose a 5 ,££° , th ® collection to be sold this day (Wednesday), April 21, at 2 p.m., b" able Halcombe. Catalogues obtainWe are now showing a good variety of men s socks 2s « a pair. Inspection in:£ndm& 276,