The Pach Brothers: Chroniclers of a Changing America The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed an unprecedented surge in portraiture, fueled by burgeoning industrialization, westward expansion, and the rise of the middle class. Amidst this dynamic landscape emerged the Pach Brothers – Marcus, Otto, and Adolph Pach – a New York City photography studio that left an indelible mark on American visual culture. More than simply captu…