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Place of Birth: Zagreb, Zagreb County, Croatia
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 Tuškanac 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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