Q266086
Sign in to saveAlso known as Gerda Marie Frederikke Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike Wegener, Gerda Gottlieb, Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener
Danish artist (1885-1940)
Key facts
- Born
- Gerda Marie Frederikke Gottlieb , ( 1885-03-15 ) 15 March 1885, Hammelev , Denmark
- Died
- 28 July 1940 (1940-07-28) (aged 55), Frederiksberg , Denmark
- Occupations
- Artist, illustrator, painter
- Spouses
- Lili Ilse Elvenes (née Wegener) , ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1904 ; annulled</span>"}]]}'>annul. 1930 ) Fernando Porta, ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1931 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1936 )
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Encyclopedic overview
Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener (née Gottlieb; 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. Wegener employed these works in the styles of Art Nouveau and later Art Deco.
Gerda Wegener also drew a few comics.
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