Marta Ehrlich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Marta Ehrlich

Croatian painter

Date of Birth: 27-Apr-1910

Place of Birth: Zagreb, Zagreb County, Croatia

Date of Death: 15-Mar-1980

Profession: painter

Nationality: Croatia

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Marta Ehrlich

  • Marta Ehrlich (27 April 1910 – 15 March 1980) was a Croatian painter. Ehrlich was born in Zagreb on 27 April 1910.
  • She was raised in a wealthy Jewish family of Ernest and Erna Laura Ehrlich.
  • Her father was building contractor, and her mother was school teacher.
  • Ehrlich's were notable Zagreb family, her uncle was Hugo Ehrlich and her aunt was Mira Klobucar.
  • Before the World War II, Ehrlich lived with her parents and two siblings at the Villa in TuÅ¡kanac which was designed by her uncle Hugo Ehrlich.
  • She attended elementary and high school in Zagreb.
  • Ehrlich graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb in 1934.
  • After graduation, Ehrlich went to Paris in 1935, where she was perfecting her skills in the various painting techniques.
  • She stayed in Paris for three years, before returning to Zagreb.
  • After her return to Zagreb, she took private lessons from Vladimir Becic.
  • Ehrlich beginnings in painting were marked by Becic influence.
  • During her career, Ehrlich created a remarkable 227 paintings which constitute an invaluable section of Croatian visual art.
  • Ehrlich was married to Kamilo Tompa, painter, with whom she lived and worked at the house in Å ubiceva street.
  • She painted until 1978, two years before she took her own life.
  • Ehrlich was buried at the Mirogoj Cemetery as Marta Tompa.

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