Les femmes fatales 1933

"Les femmes fatales" is a 1933 painting by Gerda Wegener, a Danish artist known for her captivating depictions of women. This oil on canvas piece showcases three women in elegant attire, posed against a backdrop of lush greenery. The painting is characterized by its delicate brushstrokes and soft, pastel color palette, lending an ethereal quality to the subjects. With their alluring gazes and graceful postures, the women embody the allure and mystery of the "femme fatale," a recurring theme in Wegener's work. The inclusion of butterflies adds to the sense of ethereal beauty and fleeting time.