In red heels pl 12
1929
Gerda Wegener captures a moment of high melodrama where a dashing figure in a red coat and white breeches leans precariously over a balcony railing, seemingly locked in a passionate embrace. However, the French caption at the bottom—'My arm planted a dagger in him...'—reveals a shocking twist of betrayal hidden within the romance. Wegener was a Danish illustrator famous for her chic, often erotic fashion plates in the 1920s, and this piece from her 'Sur talons rouges' series perfectly showcases her flair for theatrical elegance and stylized forms. You might also recognize her name from the film 'The Danish Girl,' as she was the wife of Lili Elbe.
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