The Vase of Peace (Versailles)
1918
Gerda Wegener, famously known as the wife of Lili Elbe (the subject of 'The Danish Girl'), painted this serene scene of the Palace of Versailles in 1918. The massive, ornate urn dominates the foreground, standing like a silent guardian over the tranquil reflecting pools and manicured gardens. Painted in soft, dreamy hues, the piece captures a moment of peace right after the end of World War I, fitting for its title 'The Vase of Peace.' Wegener was a successful illustrator and painter in her own right, often depicting fashionable women and landscapes with a distinct Art Nouveau flair.
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