The artwork titled “Amor with a Victim,” created by Gerda Wegener in 1918, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and falls under the genre of illustration.
In the artwork, a scene unfolds wherein a distinguished lady in a flowing yellow dress and wide-brimmed hat, adorned with a blue ribbon, stands elegantly by a pool in a garden. She holds a blue parasol and appears to be reaching out to a tree blooming with flowers. On the bottom right, a small winged figure, likely representing Amor (Cupid), appears to be entangled amongst the foliage, with a mischievous expression on its face. The entire scene is framed by delicate, curvilinear forms that are characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, manifesting the artist’s adeptness in capturing whimsical and romantic themes. The illustration exudes a sense of sophistication and playfulness, accentuated by the careful detailing and the fantastical elements.
