Julia Margaret Cameron (née Pattle; 11 June 1815 – 26 January 1879) was a British photographer who is considered one of the most important portraitists of the 19th century. She is known for her soft-focus close-ups of famous Victorian men and for illustrative images depicting characters from mythology, Christianity, and literature. She also produced sensitive portraits of women and children.
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Julia Margaret Pattle 11 June 1815 Calcutta, British India
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Died |
26 January 1879 (aged 63) Kalutara, Sri Lanka
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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