Wegener Collection

Continental drift maps
Reconstruction of the map of the world for three periods according to the Displacement Theory. Figs 1-2 from The Origin of Continents and Oceans (1924) by Alfred Wegener

Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Creator: Wegener, Otto (1849-1924)
Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1896. Private Collection

I Sommervarmen (In the Heat of Summer), 1924. Creator: Wegener, Gerda (1886-1940)
I Sommervarmen (In the Heat of Summer), 1924. Private Collection

Lily, 1922. Creator: Wegener, Gerda (1886-1940)
Lily, 1922. Found in the collection of the Musee national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

La Sieste, 1922. Creator: Wegener, Gerda (1886-1940)
La Sieste, 1922. Found in the collection of the Musee national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Self-portrait, 1817. Creator: Wegener, Gustav Theodor (1817-1877)
Self-portrait, 1817. Private Collection

Two young ladies in the rose garden. Creator: Wegener, Gerda (1886-1940)
Two young ladies in the rose garden. Private Collection

Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour à Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927
Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour a Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927. Private Collection

Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour à Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927
Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour a Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927. Private Collection

Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour à Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927
Illustration for "Une aventure d'amour a Venise" by Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt, 1927. Private Collection

Marcel Proust, 1895. Creator: Wegener, Otto (1849-1924)
Marcel Proust, 1895. Private Collection

Marcel Proust, 1895. Creator: Wegener, Otto (1849-1924)
Marcel Proust, 1895. Private Collection

Illustration, La Chanson de Roland (The Song of Roland), Battle of Roncevaux (778). Charlemagne hears Rolands horn, calling for help, but they will arrive too late to save the hero. Date: 778

Paul Wegener as Svengali, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Paul Wegener as Svengali, c1928. Portrait of German actor, writer and film director Paul Wegener (1874-1948) in the character of Svengali in the 1927 film of the same name

Alfred Lothar Wegener, German geophysicist and meteorologist. Wegener (1880-1930) formulated the theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis), published in 1915

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)
658386 The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 123x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancer; La Danseuse. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

An Interior of a Boudoir, 1916 (oil on canvas)
651259 An Interior of a Boudoir, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Einar (1883-1931); 81.6x81.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interior of a Boudoir. Einar Wegener (1883-1931). Oil on canvas

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

Elegante et Pierrot, 1918 (watercolour on paper)
824527 Elegante et Pierrot, 1918 (watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 33.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegante et Pierrot. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

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)

Portrait of a Lady, half length, (watercolour on card)
658626 Portrait of a Lady, half length, (watercolour on card) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 100x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady, half length)

In the Orchard, (pen and black ink and watercolour on paper)
823446 In the Orchard, (pen and black ink and watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 27.2x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Orchard)

The Admirer, (charcoal and watercolour)
823456 The Admirer, (charcoal and watercolour) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 92.5x130.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Admirer. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

The Pigboy and the Princess, (oil on canvas)
658619 The Pigboy and the Princess, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 166x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pigboy and the Princess. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

A Lady Playing a Harp, 1921 (oil on canvas)
659574 A Lady Playing a Harp, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 93x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Playing a Harp. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

The New Bathing Suit, (pen and black ink and watercolourr on paper)
823447 The New Bathing Suit, (pen and black ink and watercolourr on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 16.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Bathing Suit)

Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)
823445 Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 36x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Eve, 1940 (oil on canvas)
659679 Eve, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 169.5x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940). Oil on canvas

Paul Wegener in The Strange Case of Captain Ramper, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Paul Wegener in " The Strange Case of Captain Ramper", c1928. Portrait of German actor, writer and film director Paul Wegener (1874-1948)

Paul Wegener as Fabrikant DreiBiger, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Paul Wegener as Fabrikant DreiB iger, c1928. Portrait of German actor, writer and film director Paul Wegener (1874-1948) as Fabrikant DreiB iger (industrialist DreiB iger)

Lili with a Feather Fan, 1920. Found in the Collection of Arken Museum

A Summer Day, 1927. Private Collection

Dance dress for girls from 16 to 18 years, 1914. Private Collection

Handmade Embroidered Gabardine Dress with Ruffles, 1914. Private Collection

Gerda Wegener. Artist: Anonymous
Gerda Wegener. Private Collection

Chatting on the Danish Beach. Artist: Wegener, Gerda (1886-1940)
Chatting on the Danish Beach. Private Collection

Theory of Continental Drift, 1922. Diagram from an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) on his theory of Continental Drift, published in Discovery, London, 1922

Diagram of the Earth during the Carboniferous period, 1922. Land is represented by the unshaded areas, deep sea by the areas shaded with diagonal lines and shallow water with horizontal lines

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

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

Snowflakes (Wegener)
Snow personified, by the incomparable Danish artist Gerda Wegener. Date: 1919

MAP: PANGAEA. Illustration depicting Alfred Wegeners theory of the supercontinent Pangaea and how it split to form the present-day continents

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Wegener, a name that resonates with various fields of art and science. From continental drift maps to captivating portraits, the Wegeners have left an indelible mark on history. Otto Wegener, a talented artist, captured the essence of Marcel Proust in his 1896 portrait. The intricate details and subtle brushstrokes reveal the depth of Proust's character, showcasing Otto's artistic prowess. On the other hand, Gerda Wegener made her own artistic statement with "The Rape of the Lock. " This powerful illustration brings to life Alexander Pope's satirical poem and showcases Gerda's ability to convey complex narratives through her artwork. In another realm entirely, Paul Wegener took center stage as Svengali in a mysterious production from 1928. Although the creator remains unknown, this portrayal demonstrates Paul's versatility as an actor and his ability to captivate audiences with his enigmatic performances. But it is Alfred Lothar Wegener who truly stands out among them all. As a German geophysicist and meteorologist, he revolutionized our understanding of Earth by proposing the theory of continental drift. His groundbreaking work paved the way for modern plate tectonics and reshaped our perception of our planet's history. Not limited to scientific pursuits alone, Alfred also ventured into polar exploration. As a German polar researcher, he embarked on daring expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded human knowledge about these remote regions. Meanwhile, Gerda continued to leave her mark on art with pieces like "A Satyr and a Young Girl" - an intriguing composition that combines black ink and watercolor on an oval card frame. Her unique style shines through in this piece as she explores themes of mythology juxtaposed against innocence. Lastly but certainly not least is "The Dancer; La Danseuse, " which showcases yet another facet of creativity within this remarkable family.