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Gerda Wegener

Danish artist (1885-1940)

  • Fame59.5
  • Momentum16.9
  • Artists rank#230
Source-basedStable
  • Fame59.5
  • Momentum16.9
  • Artists rank#230
  • Wikipedia18K
Lived 1885–1940, aged 55France
FranceFranceArtistsArtist
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    38 languages
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  • Era
    1885–1940
    Aged 55
Summary
Updated 2026-06-10

Gerda Marie Fredrikke Wegener was a Danish illustrator and painter. Wegener is known for her fashion illustrations and later her paintings that pushed the boundaries of her time concerning gender and love. These works were classified as lesbian erotica at times and many were inspired by her partner, transgender painter Lili Elbe. Wegener employed these works in the styles of Art Nouveau and later Art Deco.

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Fame
Stable
59.5
Composite of search demand, mentions, audience & graph footprint.
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Momentum16.9
Historical22.4
Now attention15.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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#230
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