Gerda Collection

Smart well-to-do young girl with her hoop - Buenos Aires
Smart well-to-do young girl (Gerda) with her hoop - Buenos Aires, Argentina Date: 1924

Woman in striped nightgown with pet parrot. Saut de lit. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Gerda Wegener from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman in pea-green dress with embroidered satin skirt, blue vest, scarlet tie, cloche hat playing with a bird. Robe a volant de satin brode

Woman in evening gown of ash blue satin with Irish lace. Manteau du soir en satin bleu cendre avec garnitures d Irlande. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in yachting outfit holding a telescope
Woman in yacht outfit with wool jacket, toile skirt and leather hat, holding a telescope. Costume de Yacht: veste de drap, jupe de toile, chapeau de cuir

Woman skipping in white nainsook ruffled dress. Robe de nansouk. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in fine serge suit with coral buttons looking at herself in a mirror, choosing a hat. Costume de serge fine garni de petits boutons de corail

He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look
IL253658 He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look, illustration from The Heroes of Asgard, tales from Scandinavian Mythology, by A & E Keary, 1930 (colour litho) by Brock

He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look (colour litho)
2813703 He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He put the cup into Gerdas hand)

Gerda and the Dreams (colour litho)
3622329 Gerda and the Dreams (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerda and the Dreams)

The Snow Queen from Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, pub. 1911 (colour litho)
3282432 The Snow Queen from Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, pub. 1911 (colour litho) by Lefler, Heinrich (1863-1919) and Urban

THE WITCH AND GERDA
The Witch and Gerda

Scene from Hans Christian Andersens fairy tale, The Snow Queen, 1872. The old witch combing Gerdas hair with a golden comb to cause her to forget her friend

Kay and Gerda. The Snow Queen. Illustration from The Pink Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, 1897. Private Collection

Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 18 Artist: Rackham
Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 1899. Private Collection

Gerda Knew Every Flower in the Garden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Gerda Knew Every Flower in the Garden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Gerda Wegener
GERDA WEGENER Danish artist, married to trans-sexual Einar Wegener (also known as Lili Elbe) Date: flourished 1904 - 1930

The Reindeer Did Not Dare To Stop. It Ran On Till It Came To The Bush With The Red Berries. There It Put Gerda Down, And Kissed Her On The Mouth, While Big Shining Tears Trickled Down Its Face

Then An Old, Old Woman Came Out Of The House; She Was Leaning On A Big, Hooked Stick, And She Wore A Big Sunhat, Which Was Covered With Beautiful Painted Flowers

Skier
Poster illustration of a skier in Art Deco style. Artist: Gerda Rylander Date: circa 1920

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. The old woman went right into the water. Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. They are only dreams, said the crow
ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. " They are only dreams, " said the crow. Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. The Robber-girl sends Gerda off on the Reindeer. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: SNOW QUEEN, 1945. The Snow Queen and Gerda. Drawing by Arthur Szyk for a 1945 edition of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Drawing by Arthur Szyk for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
ANDERSEN: SNOW QUEEN. Drawing by Arthur Szyk for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. Kay and Gerda meet in the Snow Queens palace. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Snow Queen 6
Gerda and the little robber girl in the robbers castle

Children / Water / Gerda
Little Gerda, adrift in a rowing boat, is rescued by an old woman. Date: 1932

Snow Queen 4
Gerda, riding a reindeer, arrives at the Lapp womans house

Snow Queen (Carse)
Gerda (well wrapped up in a fine winter coat !) finds Kay at last among the icebergs

The Snow Queen
The witch combs Gerdas hair in the Snow Queen

The Witch and Gerda
Gerda and the witch

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Meet Gerda, a smart and well-to-do young girl with her hoop, exploring the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. She exudes elegance and sophistication, just like the characters in "The Rape of the Lock" by Gerda Wegener. Speaking Wegener, she was an incredibly talented artist known for her captivating works that depicted women in various settings. One of her masterpieces portrays a woman in a striped nightgown, gently cradling her pet parrot. The colors blend harmoniously to create a mesmerizing scene. In another painting, we see a woman wearing a pea-green dress with an intricately embroidered satin skirt – truly a sight to behold. Gerda Wegener's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke as she captures the essence of beauty and grace. An evening gown made from ash blue satin adorned with delicate Irish lace showcases her impeccable taste. But it doesn't stop there; it also presents us with an image of a woman dressed in yachting attire while holding a telescope. Her adventurous spirit shines through as she explores new horizons. In one delightful artwork, we witness Gerda skipping joyfully in a white nainsook ruffled dress – pure innocence captured on canvas. Another piece features our protagonist donning an exquisite fine serge suit accented by coral buttons; confidence radiates from within. As we delve into these enchanting scenes created by both Gerda Wegener and other artists inspired by her work, we are transported into dreamlike realms where imagination knows no bounds. So let us raise our cups as they did when he put the cup into Gerdas hand and bade her look - capturing this moment forever through color lithography - reminding us that art has the power to evoke emotions beyond words can express. Let us embrace "Gerda and the Dreams, " allowing ourselves to be captivated by their beauty and transported into worlds where anything is possible.