Amor with a Victim 1918

Gerda Wegener made Amor with a Victim with watercolour, but it’s the graphic lines which catch my eye, like a fashion illustration. The application of the paint is so thin, almost like a stain, allowing the paper to breathe. It's as if the image is more about the idea of colour rather than colour itself. The dragonfly, the umbrella, the dress, all rendered with an economy of means, but still so vivid. Check out how Wegener uses the black lines to define shapes, like the trees with strange round fruit, or the woman's silhouette. These lines aren't just outlines; they have their own weight and rhythm, creating a sort of dance across the surface. Reminds me a little of Matisse’s line work, but with a touch of something darker, maybe Egon Schiele. It’s like she's mapping out a world where beauty and danger are always intertwined. Love it.