Ragnhild Væring Teigen
1877–1966 (age 89)
Biography
Ragnhild Væring Teigen was a pioneering Norwegian photographer who captured the essence of early 20th-century life through her lens. Her work documented both the cultural landscape and the people of her time, contributing significantly to Norway's photographic heritage during a transformative period in the nation's history.
Teigen's artistic vision and technical skill established her as a respected figure in Norwegian photography. Her legacy endures through her photographs, which remain valuable records of Norwegian society and culture from the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.