Air de Capri, Gerda Wegener

Oil Painting Description

Air de Capri by Gerda Wegener is a 100% hand-painted oil painting reproduction on canvas painted by one of our highly skilled artists. All of our Gerda Wegener oil painting reproductions are meticulously painted to the highest museum quality by our master artists utilizing the finest quality oil paints on artist grade cotton canvas.

Air de Capri by Gerda Wegener is guaranteed to be entirely hand-painted on canvas by a master artist that has years of training and experience in capturing every brushstroke detail, color palette, and overall beauty of the original oil painting. Please be assured that we will NEVER sell any Gerda Wegener painting reproductions that are computer or machine generated, such as canvas prints, posters, or giclees. Our artists start with a blank canvas and paint each and every brushstroke by hand.

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Original Oil Painting Details

"Air de Capri" is an iconic oil painting created by Danish artist Gerda Wegener in 1923. The artwork, measuring approximately 80 x 99.7 cm (31 1/4 x 39 1/4 in), showcases Wegener's talent and style, which pushed the boundaries of her time concerning gender and love. The original painting's current location is unknown. Wegener was a Danish illustrator and painter known for her fashion illustrations and later her paintings that challenged societal norms. She was a key figure in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and her work often featured her partner, Lili Elbe, who was one of the first recipients of sex reassignment surgery.

Gerda Wegener, born Gerda Marie Frederikke Gottlieb on March 15, 1886, in Hammelev, Denmark, was a pioneering artist whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. She studied art with her brother and attended classes at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Wegener's style was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, and she is known for her progressive feminist portraits and her paintings that challenged societal norms. She was married to Lili Elbe, one of the first-ever documented recipients of sex reassignment surgery, and her work often featured Elbe, pushing the boundaries of gender and love of her time. Wegener's art was a celebration of love, beauty, and the human experience, and her legacy continues to be celebrated and admired.

100% hand-painted oil painting on artist grade canvas
Up to 85% off retail gallery prices
Magnificent selection of handcrafted frames
All framed paintings are delivered to your door ready to hang
45-day Unconditional Return Policy

Frequently Asked Questions about our Reproductions

Is the reproduction of Air de Capri by Gerda Wegener entirely hand-painted by a real artist?

Our Air de Capri oil painting reproduction is 100% hand-painted on canvas by a master artist that has years of experience painting magnificent handmade reproductions of famous works of art. We guarantee that you will receive a museum quality replica of Air de Capri, as originally created by Gerda Wegener.

How close will Air de Capri reproduction look like the original work of art?

Our highly skilled artists meticulously paint Air de Capri reproduction in the same time honored tradition followed by the original artist, where each and every brushstroke is strictly applied by an artist’s hand utilizing the finest oil paints on artist grade canvas. This ensures that you will receive a faithful reproduction of Air de Capri by Gerda Wegener. We encourage you to carefully examine your reproduction of Air de Capri when it arrives at your door, so you can clearly see how our artist captured all the details, colors, brushstrokes, and shading of the original work of art that can only be achieved by purchasing a 100% hand-painted oil painting.

If I select a frame for Air de Capri reproduction, will it arrive at my door ready to hang on my wall?

Yes, when you order a frame for Air de Capri reproduction, our professional framers carefully stretch the oil painting canvas onto wood stretcher bars and mount the oil painting into the frame. In addition, our framers install all heavy-duty hanging hardware on the frame and supply you with gallery quality hooks to nail into your wall. When you receive your Air de Capri reproduction, simply take the framed oil painting out of the box and hang it on your wall.

Can I order Air de Capri reproduction in a custom size not listed on your website?

Our skilled artists can paint Air de Capri reproduction in any custom size you require, from a small 8" x 10" size to a gigantic oil painting that can fill an entire wall. Simply call our Sales Department or fill out the Custom Order form at this link: https://www.oilpaintings.com/custom-orders

What shipping company do you use to ship my Air de Capri reproduction?

Your Air de Capri reproduction will be securely packed by our staff and shipped by FedEx. Our Shipping Department will email you a tracking number on the actual day your order ships, so you will know the exact day the oil painting will arrive at your door.