About Ursula Richter
Lived 1886 – 1946 (aged 60). Ursula Richter was a German photographer.
Irma Ursula Johanna Richter (1886–1946) was a German photographer who specialized in dance and theatre photography in Dresden.
Biography
Born in Radebeul, a suburb of Dresden, Richter came from an artistic family. Her father was a pianist and her sister a sculptor. She was however a self-taught photographer, practicing in Dresden from 1913 to 1935. In 1914, she opened her own studio in Dresden. She was especially interested in the theatre, taking portraits of actors and opera singers. Above all, she photographed dance scenes including those of the expressionist dancer Mary Wigman. One of her portraits of Wigman was displayed at the 1926 Frankfurt am Main photography exhibition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ursula Richter?
German photographer (1886–1946)
When was Ursula Richter born?
Ursula Richter was born on 23 June 1886 in Radebeul.
When did Ursula Richter die?
Ursula Richter died on 9 August 1946 in Greifswald.
What was Ursula Richter's occupation?
Ursula Richter was a photographer.
What nationality was Ursula Richter?
Ursula Richter was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ursula Richter (photographer)
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