Camera Interviews Mr Alfred Praga (1927)

Mr Alfred Praga RBA is the President of the Society of Miniaturists and a well known Portrait Painter. During the 18th Century, the art of the miniaturist reached its zenith, then came a decline. Today, however, there is a great revival, said Mr C, U of the artist very suave. The simpler the dress, the better, as there is less chance of accentuating some whim of fashion he explained. L, S of the artist at an easel with a model sitting up on a plinth posing for him. Plain ivory is used, and the outline laid in with the point of a brush colour comes C, U of the artist at work he seems to be wearing a dressing gown or smoking jacket C, U of the model grasping her bosom C, U of the artist s work. He draws an outline and holds up a magnifying glass to see the details. Truly, the Portrait Painter holds his model in the hollow of his hand, said Mr Praga smilingly to Miss Jose The artist sits at his easel and holds his hand out cupping it in an exaggeratedly