Beatrice Tonnesen, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Beatrice Tonnesen

American photographer

Date of Birth: 24-Jun-1871

Date of Death: 12-May-1958

Profession: photographer, artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Beatrice Tonnesen (January 24, 1871 - May 12, 1958) was an American artist and photographer based in Chicago, Illinois from approximately 1896 - 1930.
She is credited with having pioneered the use of photographs of live models in print advertising.
In addition, her photos, and illustrations by leading artists based on her photos, were widely used in the calendar art of the era.