엘나 테그너
Ca. 1927
Gerda Wegener captures the quintessential 1920s glamour in this portrait of Danish ballet dancer Elna Tegner. With her chic bob haircut, rosy cheeks, and a sly, knowing smile, the subject radiates the modern independence that Wegener was famous for illustrating. You might recognize the artist's name from the movie 'The Danish Girl'—Wegener was the wife of Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery. This piece showcases Wegener's talent for capturing the liberated spirit of the interwar period, blending soft washes with sharp, expressive lines to create a look that is both elegant and slightly mischievous.