Auf der Straße nach Anacapri

Gerda Wegener

1922

Auf der Straße nach Anacapri by Gerda Wegener, 1922

Gerda Wegener brings the sun-drenched coast of Anacapri to life with two glamorous figures that scream 1920s chic. The fiery redhead in sweeping crimson robes looks back at us, while her blonde companion—holding a mysterious apple—gazes dreamily toward the moonlit sea. This 1922 piece showcases Wegener’s sleek, illustrative style that defined the era's fashion magazines, blending Art Nouveau elegance with modern flair. Beyond the canvas, Wegener’s life was as dramatic as her art; she is famous for supporting her wife Lili Elbe, one of the first known transgender women, a story immortalized in the film 'The Danish Girl'.

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