Otto Wegener

Otto Wegener (1849, 1922) was a Danish-born photographer who became one of the most celebrated portrait photographers in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He established his studio in Paris and gained renown for his elegant, atmospheric portraits of European aristocracy, celebrities, and cultural figures, including notable sitters such as Sarah Bernhardt. His work is characterized by soft lighting, refined composition, and a sensitivity to character that made him a leading figure in the golden age of studio portrait photography.