Book illustration Private collection of Lori & Arthur John (Jack) Monk This illustration was included in the book "The Practical Photographer", probably written in the late 1880's or early 1900's has the following caption:
Arthur Burchett, Painter. - One hardly needs the word "painter," for the pose of the head and the holding of the brush are enough to tell one that this is not a make-believe model. Note how the head coming high up on the picture gives one the suggestion of a tall standing figure. The light falling full on the brow accords well with the suggestion of a painter's studio. The hand and palette are wisely kept well subdued. The lighting is simple, broad, direct, and effective. This example of a portrait study should have special interest for the landscape students of this volume, as it so well exemplifies breadth, gradation, and balance, which are mentioned on another page.
The name of the photographer has not been provided.
