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Agnes Lloyd Platt (1865-1929) was a pioneering British photographer who is best known for her portraits of the British aristocracy. Born in London, she was the daughter of a wealthy banker and grew up in a privileged environment. She developed an interest in photography at an early age and began taking photographs of her family and friends.

In 1891, she opened her own studio in London's fashionable West End, where she specialized in portraiture. Her clients included members of the royal family, aristocrats, and celebrities. She was known for her ability to capture the personality of her subjects through her photographs.

In addition to portraiture, Agnes also experimented with landscape photography and travel photography. She traveled extensively throughout Europe and documented many of the places she visited with her camera. Her photographs were exhibited at several galleries throughout Europe and were highly praised by critics for their technical skill and artistic vision.

Agnes Lloyd Platt was one of the first female photographers to achieve success in Britain during the late 19th century. Her work has been widely celebrated as an important contribution to the history of photography.

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