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The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
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The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658694 The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 26.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940). Pencil and watercolour heightened with white. 26.7 x 17.8cm); Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright
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The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte
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by Gerda Wegener captures the profound impact of war on humanity through a delicate blend of pencil and watercolor. In this print, we are drawn into a world where despair and distress prevail. The portrait-style composition focuses on a fair-haired figure with their hand resting upon their head, conveying deep emotional turmoil. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the subject's hair, facial features, and clothing. Wegener masterfully uses white highlights to enhance certain elements within the artwork, emphasizing the communication equipment and jewelry worn by the figure. These symbols serve as reminders of how media and material possessions can be both tools for relief and sources of negative concepts during times of conflict. The background consists of subtle lettering that adds another layer to the narrative - perhaps referencing film industry or advertising influences prevalent during Wegener's time. This juxtaposition between personal anguish and external forces further emphasizes the artist's exploration of human emotion amidst societal upheaval. Through her unique artistic style, Wegener invites viewers to contemplate not only the physical devastation caused by war but also its psychological toll on individuals. "The War is Dead; La Guerre est Morte" serves as a poignant reminder that even in moments when hope seems lost, art has the power to convey complex emotions and provoke introspection about our shared history.
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