Bertram Park
(1883-1972), PhotographerSitter in 20 portraits
Artist associated with 147 portraits
Having started in the family firm, manufacturers of artist's materials, Park developed an interest in photography and became a professional portraitist. He was a founder member of the London Salon of Photography in 1910. Park set up studios on Dover Street, London with Marcus Adams and his wife Yvonne Gregory in 1919. He was successful, being obliged to have up to five sittings a day to satisfy the demand. He photographed the British Royal Family, and his reputation was such that various European crowned heads would come annually to his studio to be photographed. His stylish and beautifully composed portrait studies more often relied on dramatic lighting than on elaborate backgrounds.
by Bertram Park
bromide print on photographer's folder, 1910s
NPG x132903
Alice Delysia in 'As You Were'
by Bertram Park, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1918
NPG x200167
George Alexander Eugene Douglas Haig, 2nd Earl Haig
by Bertram Park
bromide print, 1919
NPG x182256
George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon
by Bertram Park
bromide print, circa 1920
NPG x131928
by Bertram Park
cream-toned bromide print, circa 1920
NPG x39272
by Bertram Park
cream-toned bromide print, circa 1920
NPG x39274
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Nikki Lea
13 June 2018, 17:24
Bertram Park was my great uncle. I am interested more in his photography than his books on roses. I have miniatures of myself and my mother painted by his wife Yvonne Gregory. His family owned the Roberson art and paint materials company. l too would like to know more about him. l am waiting to receive copies of his books 'The Beauty of the female form' and 'Living Sculptures' as I make sculptures.
Dietmar H. WIESER
28 December 2020, 14:01
Hello! Several years ago I bought a travel diary. The writer started at 1893 till 1900. The diary contains different descriptions drawings and photos. One of the photos, made from "Kropsburg" in Germany on 28th of April in 1900 there is a handwritten commentary: "Taken by Bertram Park".