DEMACHY ROBERT: (1859-1936) French Photographer. A.L.S., Robert Demachy, three pages, 8vo, Paris, n.d., to ...

DEMACHY ROBERT: (1859-1936) French Photographer. A.L.S., Robert Demachy, three pages, 8vo, Paris, n.d., to [Frederick H.] Evans, on the printed stationery of the Photo Club de Paris. Demachy announces 'I was extremely disappointed at our Jury's decision in regard to your works which I admire greatly', explaining 'They systematically refused all architectural work this year - because it was architecture. Save one where there was a very peculiar effect of light on the foreground - the back of the church being kept in dark shadow. They said that in this case the architecture was quite subservient to the effect of light and shade' and continuing to comment 'These gentlemen - nearly all members of the two salons of painting - represent personalities such as prevent us from trying to influence their decisions, Unhappily three of our Jury were ill, and absent, which explains perhaps the preponderance of this new doctrine'. Demachy concludes by writing 'I quite understand that you should be annoyed at this misunderstanding but the great success that your works have everywhere and will continue to have should amply compensate any resentment you might feel against Gerome & Co.'. A letter of interesting content and good association. Some foxing, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, G Frederick H. Evans (1853-1943) British Photographer known for his images of architectural subjects including English and French cathedrals.