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15.03.1885–28.07.1940

Gerda Wegener

Gerda Wegener, born Gerda Maria Frederikke Gottlieb on March 15, 1885, was a Danish painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer. Known for portraits and female eroticism, she worked within the cultural traditions of the Danish kingdom and France.

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Gerda Wegener, born Gerda Maria Frederikke Gottlieb on March 15, 1885, in Hammel, was a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer who specialized in portraiture and female eroticism. She gained recognition for her expressive portraits as well as illustrations for works such as "The Book of Bibliophilia" and "Fortunio." Throughout her life, she maintained connections with the cultural traditions of the Danish kingdom and France. Gerda Wegener passed away on July 28, 1940, in Frederiksberg. Her work holds a notable place in art history, reflecting the dual influence of Danish and French cultures.

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