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Biography
Thérèse Ekblom (1867-1941) was a Swedish botanical and zoological illustrator. She often collaborated with her husband, Axel Richard Ekblom (1858-1914).

Early Life and Family
Ekblom was born Lovisa Teresia Jansson, in Stockholm, Sweden, within a family of artists (citations). Her father, and two brothers were decorative painters (citation).

She met Alex Richard Ekblom, while they were both students at the Academy of Art in Stockholm. They were married in 1896, and had five children, Viola Teresia, Bruno Christian, Sven Axel, Torborg Flora, and Karin Linnéa (citations). The Ekblom's love of botany can be seen in the naming of their daughters.