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Eric Enstrom

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Graceby Eric Enstrom

Eric Enstrom(1875 – November 16, 1968[1]) was a Swedish-born American photographer. Born nearMora,Sweden,he became famous for his 1918 photograph ofCharles WildeninBovey,Minnesota.The photo is now known asGraceand depicts Wilden saying a prayer over a simple meal. In 2002, "Grace" was designated the state photograph of Minnesota.[2][3]

Enstrom died inGrand Rapids, Minnesota,in 1968 after retiring toColeraine.[1]

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  1. ^ab"Famed Painter Dies in Midwest".Salt Lake Tribune.November 17, 1968. p. 12.
  2. ^State PhotographArchived2005-10-18 at theWayback MachineMinnesota North Star
  3. ^Cameron, Harris.""Grace" (Minnesota state photograph) ".MNopedia.Retrieved2023-07-05.
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