Wilhelmina Lagerholm facts for kids
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Wilhelmina Lagerholm
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| Born | 25 March 1826 |
| Died | 19 June 1917 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
Wilhelmina Catharina Lagerholm (1826–1917) was a talented Swedish artist. She was known for her paintings and for being one of the first professional female photographers. Wilhelmina started her career studying painting. Later, in 1862, she opened her own photography studio in Örebro, a city in central Sweden.
A Life in Art and Photography
Wilhelmina Lagerholm was born on March 25, 1826, in Örebro. Her father was Nils Fredrik Wilhelm Lagerholm, a surveyor. Wilhelmina loved art from a young age.
She traveled to study art in big cities like Stockholm, Paris, and Düsseldorf. These studies helped her become very good at painting portraits. A portrait is a painting or photograph of a person.
From Painter to Photographer
From 1862 to 1871, Wilhelmina worked mainly as a photographer in Örebro. She was one of the first women in Sweden to make photography her job. After nearly ten years, she moved to Stockholm. There, she went back to painting. She created portraits and also "genre" paintings, which show scenes from everyday life.
In 1871, Wilhelmina Lagerholm was honored for her artistic skills. She became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. This was a big achievement for an artist at that time.
Wilhelmina Lagerholm passed away in Stockholm on June 19, 1917. She is remembered as an important pioneer. She helped open doors for other women in photography. Other early female photographers in Sweden included Emma Schenson, Hilda Sjölin, and Rosalie Sjöman.
