Gerda Wegener
Danish illustrator and painter
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Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 15, 1886, Hammelev, Denmark
Died: July 28, 1940 (age 54 years), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Spouse: Fernando Porta (m. 1931–1936) and Lili Elbe (m. 1904–1930)
On view: Rijksmuseum
Period: Art Nouveau
Parents: Justine Gottlieb and Emil Gottlieb
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