Clementina Maude

Portrait photographer, Viscountess Hawarden

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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