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A series of studio portraits of FM Alexander aged 72, taken in New York in 1941 by Arnold Busch. These photos were taken in connection with the publication of Alexander's last book The Universal Constant in Living.

To order black and white prints of any of these photographs, you should email the office at . The office will reply with a quote and an estimated delivery time after receiving payment (because orders are printed individually, it is unlikely that any print can be supplied for less than £15).

jpg files of the archive photos are available to teaching members of the Society only at no cost. However, there is an administrative fee, depending on how many photos you wish us to send you. For up to six there is no charge; from seven to 12 there is a charge of £10.00 and for 13 or more a charge of £15.00. Please email the office at for details of availabilty and copyright restrictions.

When ordering prints, please state clearly:

  • the reference number of the photo(s) you want
  • the title of the photo(s) you want
  • the sizes of the required print(s)
  • where you want your photo(s) delivered to
The available sizes are (in inches, sizes in millimetres are approximate):
  • 7 X 5 (175mm X 125mm)
  • 8½ X 6½ (215mm X 165mm)
  • 10 X 8 (250mm X 200mm)
  • 16 X 12 (400mm X 300mm)
  • 20 X 16 (500mm X 400mm)
  • 24 X 20 (600mm X 500mm)
The negatives are old and of various size and quality; the recommended maximum print size from each negative is stated on the pages of thumnails.


Also available:

Other pictures of FM Alexander alone

Pictures of FM Alexander teaching

FM Alexander with other people, not teaching

FM-111
Head and shoulder, smiling, head slightly right
Rec max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-112
Head and shoulder, looking left
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-113
Head and torso, sitting, head slightly right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-114
¾ shot, leaning and looking to right,smiling
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-115
¾ shot, sitting, right arm resting, smiling
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-116
¾ shot, sitting, looking slightly right and up
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-117
¾ shot, sitting, hands out of focus
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-118
¾ shot, sitting, looking slightly right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-119
¾ shot, looking right with hand on forehead
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-120
¾ shot, sitting, torso leaning to the left
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-121
¾ shot, sitting, with hand on forehead
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-122
¾ shot, sitting, right arm resting, looking right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-123
¾ shot, sitting, eyes closed, slight smile
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-124
Full length shot, sitting on the armrest of a chair
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-125
¾ shot, sitting, leaning left, looking right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-126
¾ shot, sitting, looking and leaning to the right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-127
¾ shot, sitting, smiling, looking and leaning to the right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-128
Full length shot, sitting on the armrest of a chair
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-129
¾ shot, almost profile, looking down
Rec. max. size 7 X 5 inches (175mm X 125mm)
FM-130
Serious ¾ shot, dark background, sitting
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-131
Dark background ¾ shot, sitting, looking left
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-132
Sitting, looking up, ¾ shot, dark background
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-133
¾ shot, dark background, sitting, eyes up and right
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-134
Sitting, right hand resting on the back of the chair
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-135
¾ shot, sitting, looking left, almost profile
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-136
FM's hands on dark background
Rec. max. size 16 X 12 inches (400mm X 300mm)
FM-137
Head and chest, looking straight to camera
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-138
Head and chest, eyes looking up and right
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-139
Head and chest, head tilted to left, eyes almost closed
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-140
Head and chest, looking left and up
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-141
Head and chest, head nodding slightly
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-142
Head and chest, head tilted to left
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-143
Head and chest, looking left, serious
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-144
Head and chest, head tilted to left, smiling
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-145
Head and chest, looking to his left, serious
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-146
Head and chest, looking at camera, neutral expression
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-147
Head and chest, sitting looking at camera
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-148
Head and chest, sitting, looking to his left
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-149
Sitting looking to his right
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-150
FM sittinghalf body, looking up
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-151
Dark ¾ shot, almost profile, looking straight ahead
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-152
¾ shot, sitting, right hand resting on back
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-153
FM with head raised, looking up to his right
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-154
FM smiling, sitting
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-155
FM sitting, head turned to right
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-156
Sitting looking up, mouth drawn to one side
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-157
FM sitting head turned to right, looking at camera, smiling
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-158
Standing, arms crossed
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-159
Standing, head tilted forward, arms crossed
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-160
Standing, arms crossed, looking to the left
Rec. max. size 10 X 8 inches (250mm X 200mm)
FM-161
FM looking to his left, smiling
Rec. max. size 7 X 5 inches (175mm X 125mm)

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