The artwork titled “Two Cocottes with Hats” was created by Gerda Wegener around the year 1925. This piece is a portrait and belongs to the Art Deco movement.
In the artwork, two fashionable women are depicted, each adorned with elaborate hats. The woman in the forefront is portrayed with delicate features, highlighted by her fair complexion, red lips, and carefully styled blond hair. Her large white hat is decorated with green leaves and vibrant pink roses, and she holds a small bouquet of pink flowers, adding to the feminine and elegant atmosphere of the piece. She also wears a string of white pearls that accentuate her graceful neckline and form-fitting green dress. The second woman, positioned behind her, has a more shadowed visage, providing a contrast that emphasizes the brightness and detail of the woman in the foreground. The intricate ornamentation of her attire and the subtle interplay of colors and textures highlight the Art Deco style’s characteristic opulence and sophistication.
