Classical Head, Lili Elbe

Lili Elbe
1882 - 1931
Classical Head

Signed Wegener. and dated 26/10 1902 (upper right)
Charcoal on paper mounted on board
20 1/8 by 15 7/8 in. (52.5 by 40.5 cm)
Framed: 21 1/2 by 16 5/8 in. (54.5 by 42 cm)
Executed on October 26, 1902.

Condition Report:
Executed on buff colored wove paper, which has been mounted to a board. The upper edge is unevenly cut. The sheet is lightly time-stained overall with two spots of accretion along bottom of the figure's neck. An area of skinning in the lower right corner with minor associated losses. One minor area of skinning in the lower left corner. Three minor tears along the left edge and one minor tear on the right edge. This work is in overall good condition.