Gerda Wegener

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2 albums/12 artworks – Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener.née Gottlieb (1886 – 1940) was a Danish illustrator and painter. Wegener is known for her fashion illustrations and later her paintings that pushed the boundaries of gender and love of her time. These works were classified as Lesbian erotica at times and many were inspired by her partner, the transgender woman Lili Elbe.Wegener employed these works in the styles of Art Nouveau and later Art Deco. Along with shifting how women are represented in art, Wegener also challenged gender and sex identity roles in her work. She did this in small ways, such as drawing men with slender bodies and soft lines, or by painting her transgender partner, Lili Elbe. Wegener was…

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  1. Could you tell me what publication the top picture in this set is from? Is it Lovee Parisian? If so, do you know the date and issue number? I would love to find a copy of this. This is the picture of the girl in a pink dress, with her hands, tied up in the air with what looks to be a vine, and being whipped by a man in a colored coat. Any information you can give me would be much appreciated. Tiger, I am already a member.

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