Clementina Maude
Portrait photographer, Viscountess Hawarden
Born
June 1st, 1822
203 years ago
Died
1865
160 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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Born in 1822, a prominent English portrait photographer. Focused on portraits, capturing the likenesses of family, friends, and domestic life. Worked primarily with collodion wet plates, gaining recognition for the quality and emotional depth of the images. Contributed significantly to the early development of photography as an art form in the Victorian era. Exhibited widely and became an influential figure in the photographic community, particularly known for intimate and softly lit images showcasing her subjects.
Pioneered portrait photography techniques
Exhibited work at the Royal Photographic Society
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