Gerda Wegener

art by Gerda Wegener

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1886 - 1940
Danish

-Art Deco, Portraiture
-Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener was a Danish artist known for her contributions to the Art Deco movement and her pioneering portrayal of gender fluidity and transgender identity in her artwork. She gained recognition for her elegant and stylized portraits, often depicting androgynous figures and exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and liberation. Wegener's work challenged traditional gender norms and sparked conversations about gender identity and expression during the early 20th century. She is particularly celebrated for her illustrations for the novel "Les Déliquescences" by her spouse, Lili Elbe, one of the earliest known recipients of sex reassignment surgery.
-Illustration