Journal of Ladies and Fashions, Parisian Costumes, 1914, No. 162
1914
Gerda Wegener was a Danish illustrator who became famous for her glamorous, sometimes risqué fashion drawings in the early 20th century. This 1914 illustration, created for the French fashion magazine *Journal des Dames et des Modes*, captures a woman lounging in an elaborate, exotic costume while reading a letter. Wegener was known for her bold, fluid lines and her ability to capture the chic, modern woman of the era. Fun fact: Wegener's personal life was just as fascinating as her art—she encouraged her husband, Einar Wegener, to cross-dress, leading to his transition as Lili Elbe, a story later made famous by the film *The Danish Girl*.
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