Gerda wegener artwork lili elbe
Gerda wegener artwork lili elbe
Gerda wegener...
Gerda Wegener
Danish artist (1886–1940)
Gerda Wegener | |
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Wegener in 1904 | |
| Born | Gerda Marie Frederikke Gottlieb (1885-03-15)15 March 1885 Hammelev, Denmark |
| Died | 28 July 1940(1940-07-28) (aged 54) Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, illustrator, painter |
| Spouses | Fernando Porta (m. 1931; div. 1936) |
Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener (néeGottlieb; 15 March 1885 – 28 July 1940) was a Danish illustrator and painter.
Wegener is known for her fashion illustrations and later her paintings that pushed the boundaries of her time concerning gender and love. These works were classified as lesbian erotica at times and many were inspired by her partner, transgender painter Lili Elbe.[1] Wegener employed these works in the styles of Art Nouveau and later Art Deco.[1]
Early life
Gottlieb was born in Hammelev, Denmark to Justine (née Østerberg) and Emil Gottlieb, a vicar