Julie Laurberg facts for kids
Julie Rasmine Marie Laurberg (born September 7, 1856 – died June 29, 1925) was an important early Danish photographer. She ran a very successful photo business in central Copenhagen. She worked with Franziska Gad (1873–1921).
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Early Life and Learning
Julie Laurberg was born in Grenå, Denmark. She learned photography from a painter and photographer named Leopold Hartmann. After that, she continued her studies in Paris and Italy.
Her Photography Career
In 1895, Julie Laurberg opened her own photography studio. It was located in the new Magasin du Nord building in central Copenhagen. She worked there with Franziska Gad, who had been her student.
From 1907, Franziska Gad became an official partner in the business. Their studio became very well-known. Many important people came to them to have their portraits taken. One famous photo was of the opera singer Margrethe Lendrop. This picture was even printed on postcards!
Becoming Royal Photographers
The company was known as Julie L. & Gad. In 1910, they received a special honor. They became the official royal court photographers. This meant they took pictures for the royal family.
Julie Laurberg also took great pictures of buildings. She photographed the new goodsyard and the hall inside the City Hall building. Between 1908 and 1910, she took many photos of Christian IX's Palace at Amalienborg. Many of these large pictures are still kept today.
Julie Laurberg passed away on June 29, 1925. She is buried in Assistens Cemetery.
Supporting Women's Rights
Julie Laurberg was also very active in supporting women's rights. She was a member of the Danish Women's Society (Dansk Kvindesamfund). In 1920, she helped start the Women's Dwellings Association (Kvindernes Boligselskab).
She also strongly supported women working in photography. At that time, photography was becoming a popular job for women. Almost all the people who worked in her large photography business were women.
