About Julia Widgrén
Lived 1842 – 1917 (aged 74). Julia Widgrén was a Finnish photographer.
Julia Widgrén (1842–1917) was a Finnish photographer. She was one of the first professional female photographers in Finland.
She had a studio in Vaasa between 1866 and 1904. The first photographs of Vaasa is assumed to have been taken by her. She is known for her images of people in folk costumes from Ostrobothnia, which were made into paintings by the artists Rudolf Åkerblom and Arvid Liljelund.
Her work is held in the Yale University archive collection, and in the Swedish Performing Arts Agency.
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Who was Julia Widgrén?
Finnish photographer (1842–1917)
When was Julia Widgrén born?
Julia Widgrén was born on 25 December 1842 in Vaasa.
When did Julia Widgrén die?
Julia Widgrén died on 27 November 1917 in Vaasa.
What was Julia Widgrén's occupation?
Julia Widgrén was a photographer.
What nationality was Julia Widgrén?
Julia Widgrén was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julia Widgrén. https://biography.guide/julia-widgren/
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