Marie Høeg facts for kids
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Marie Høeg
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Høeg wearing fur coat
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| Born | 15 April 1866 Langesund, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
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| Died | 22 February 1949 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | Photography |
Marie Høeg (born April 15, 1866 – died February 22, 1949) was a talented Norwegian photographer. She was also a strong supporter of women's right to vote.
While her professional photos were quite traditional, Marie Høeg also took many private pictures. These photos, often with her partner Bolette Berg, explored new ways of thinking about gender roles. She helped start several important groups, including the Horten Discussion Association, which is still active today. She also founded the Horten branch of the National Association for Women's Right to Vote.
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Early Life and Photography
Marie Høeg was born in Langesund, Norway, on April 15, 1866. She began her journey into photography in Brevik. By 1890, she had finished her training and was a skilled photographer.
Working in Finland
From 1890 to 1895, Marie lived and worked in Finland. She took photos in cities like Ekenäs and Hanko. During this time, she learned a lot from the Finnish women's rights movement. This experience deeply influenced her own beliefs about equality.
Studio in Horten
In 1895, Marie Høeg moved to Horten, Norway. She moved with Bolette Berg, who was five years younger. Bolette had also trained as a photographer, likely in Finland. Together, they opened their own photography studio called Berg & Høeg.
Marie used their studio for more than just taking pictures. It also became a meeting place for women. These women were interested in feminism and gaining the right to vote.
Later Years and Discoveries
In 1903, Marie and Bolette moved to Kristiania (which is now called Oslo). They continued their work as professional photographers there. They mostly created scenic postcards and portrait photos.
They also started a publishing company called Berg og Høghs Kunstforlag A.S. One important book they published was Norske Kvinder. This three-volume book shared the history of Norwegian women.
Marie Høeg passed away in Oslo on February 22, 1949.
Hidden Photographs
Many years after Marie's death, in the 1980s, something amazing was found. Hundreds of her glass negatives were discovered inside an old barn. This barn was on a farm where Marie and Bolette had lived later in their lives.
Among these negatives was a special box labeled "private." Inside, there were 440 unique glass negatives. These photos showed Marie and Bolette dressed in men's clothes. They were even smoking and wearing fake mustaches. These pictures were very unusual for their time. They challenged traditional ideas about how men and women should look and behave. Today, these important negatives are kept safe at the Preus Museum.
