Caroline von Knorring
Caroline Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring (6 October 1841 – 4 August 1925) was a Swedish photographer and one of the first professional woman photographers in Sweden. • Illustration — The premises of her mansion in Ludvika, probably photographed by her in the 1900s.
Also recorded as Caroline Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring · Carolina (Caroline) Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring
Caroline von Knorring
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- Born
- 1841. · Gothenburg.
- Died
- 1925. · Engelbrekt church parish.
- Nationality
- Sweden.
- Occupation
- photographer.
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Caroline Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring (6 October 1841 – 4 August 1925) was a Swedish photographer and one of the first professional woman photographers in Sweden. • Illustration — The premises of her mansion in Ludvika, probably photographed by her in the 1900s.
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Early life
Early life
Caroline von Knorring was born in Gothenburg, Sweden on 6 October 1841 to Major and Baron Gustaf Isak von Knorring, a member of the von Knorring noble family. When her father failed in business, she was encouraged to take up photography as a profession, as it was considered a respectable trade.
Career
Career
Von Knorring moved from Gothenburg to Stockholm and opened a photo studio at Jakobsbergsgatan, which she ran between 1864 and 1871. Of Stockholm's one hundred registered photographers in the 1860s, there were only 15 women. She participated at the Industrial Exhibition in Stockholm in 1866.
Personal life
Personal life
In 1872, she married Ehrenfried Roth, a wealthy politician. After marriage, she closed her studio in Stockholm and moved to a mansion in Sunnansjö. At Sunnansjö, she photographed landscapes for pleasure. She lived there until the death of her husband in 1905. Following her husband's death, she moved to Ludvika mansion, and used the Sunnansjö mansion as her summer residence. Caroline von Knorring died in 1925 and her remains rest in Roths' family grave at Ludvika Ulrica church's cemetery.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Caroline Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring and Carolina (Caroline) Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring. She married Ehrenfried Roth.
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1841
Caroline von Knorring born at Gothenburg.
1925
Caroline von Knorring died at Engelbrekt church parish.
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Gothenburg.
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Engelbrekt church parish.
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Notable photographs taken by von Knorring
• Illustration — Amalia Spaak • Illustration — Unknown woman • Illustration — Carl Edward Roth (her brother-in-law) • Illustration — Frans Huss • Illustration — Unknown man • Illustration — Gustaf Fredrik Wistrand
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- 1.Christer Bergin. Carolina (Caroline) Gustafva Eleonora von Knorring. Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon. 2021.
- 2.Leif Wigh. Emma Sophia Perpetua Schenson. Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon. 2020.
- 3.Hilda Sjölin. Malmö stad.
- 4.Maria Uddén. Wilhelmina Lagerholm-en konstnär från Örebro. Digital Museum. 2020.
- 5.Elsa Modin. Carolina Charlotte ( Lotten ) Mariana von Düben. Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon. 2021.
- 6.Maurizio Maggi. Ecomusei Guida europea. Ymberto Allemandi & C. 2002.
- 7.Christina Lindeqvist. Det lilla ekotemplet i Ludvika ström. Ekomuseum Bergslagen Blogg. 2012.
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