Gerda Wegener Prints

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Portrait of Lili Elbe with Green Feather Fan
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Lili Elbe Painting Gerda Wegener
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Robe de Gabardin Costumes Parisiens Gerda Wegener
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Queen of Hearts Portrait of Lili Elbe Gerda Wegener
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Gerda Wegener was a Danish painter and illustrator, born in Hammelev, Denmark on March 15, 1886 and died in Paris on July 28, 1940, known especially for her elegant portraits in the Art Deco style. Her art celebrates the modern and liberated woman of the early 20th century, while at the same time presenting an aesthetic that questions social norms.

Life and Career of the Artist

Gerda Wegener completed her education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and began her early career with illustrations. Wegener, who did not receive enough attention from art circles in Denmark, soon moved to Paris, where she furthered her career by producing illustrations for fashionable magazines and books.

Gerda’s extraordinary relationship with her husband Einar Wegener (later known as Lili Elbe) was also important in her artistic career. Gerda played an important role in Lili’s self-expression as a woman and often painted portraits of her. These portraits offer aesthetic beauty and a thought-provoking narrative on gender and identity.

Art and Painting Style

Gerda Wegener’s works present a feminine aesthetic with the ornate and elegant lines of Art Deco. Shaped with bright colors, elegant details and strong lines, these works reflect the modern woman’s understanding of beauty and freedom. The female portraits in particular highlight the fashionable lives of Parisian women, their elegance and unique style.

In Wegener’s art:

Fashionable female figures, erotic elements, details emphasizing luxury and glamor are frequently seen.
Especially his ability to depict feminine elegance made him one of the leading fashion illustrators of the period. He also produced works in the field of erotic art, breaking the taboos of the period on sexuality and identity.

Prominent Themes in His Works

Identity and gender: The portraits of her wife Lili Elbe were an important source of inspiration for Gerda’s art and contributed to the debate on gender roles.
Female beauty: Portraits emphasizing women’s authenticity and grace are central to Wegener’s art.

During her lifetime, Gerda Wegener was recognized as an artist ahead of her time and made history with her bold approach to gender identity. Her works are notable not only for their artistic aesthetics but also for their narratives that challenge social norms.

Today, Wegener’s work remains an important source of inspiration for feminist art historians and gender studies. In addition, the 2015 film The Danish Girl introduced the extraordinary story of Gerda Wegener and Lili Elbe to a wide audience, sparking renewed interest in her art and life. Gerda’s work continues to influence both the art world and public debate.