Lili elbe and gerda wegener story
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Painting a Woman: The Story of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener Through Their Art
Artist Stories
Iolanda Munck23 December 2024 min Read
Gerda Wegener, Sur la route d’Anacapri, 1922, private collection.
Lili elbe and gerda wegener story
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The Danish landscape artist Lili Elvenes (1882-1931), born Einar Wegener and better known as Lili Elbe, and her spouse, the Art Deco portrait artist Gerda Wegener (1886-1940), born Gerda Gottlieb, are two of the most well-known individuals in LGBTQ+ history.
Their renown within queer history stems from the common myth that Lili Elvenes was the first individual to undergo gender-affirming surgery.
Summary
This article considers the story of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener through their art by considering:
- the complex dynamics and evolution of masculinity and femininity in Lili Elbe’s works
- the evolution and distinctive femininity in Gerda Wegener’s works
- the impact of Gerda Wegener’s art on Lili Elbe’s transition
- how their r