MARK GERTLER

MARK GERTLER
Postcard

MARK GERTLER – Family Group, 1913 (2002) – Set of 4 Identical Postcards

This rare set of four high-quality postcards features a reproduction of Family Group (1913), one of the early modernist works by the influential British painter Mark Gertler. Issued in 2002 by Muse Productions, this collectible set (MU2145) captures the warmth, structure, and emotional restraint characteristic of Gertler’s pre–World War I style.

Each postcard is brand new and printed to a high standard, measuring approximately 15 cm × 10.8 cm. The reverse of each card includes a concise description of the artwork and its significance, making the set suitable for framing, gifting, research collections, or archival reference.

• Publisher: Muse Productions
• Product Code: MU2145
• Format: Set of 4 identical postcards
• Condition: Brand new / unused
• Dimensions: 15 cm × 10.8 cm (approx.)

This set is an excellent piece of memorabilia for collectors of modern British art, postcard enthusiasts, and admirers of Gertler’s distinctive contribution to early 20th-century painting.

About the Artist – Mark Gertler

Mark Gertler (1891–1939) was a British modernist painter known for his emotionally resonant portraits, domestic scenes, and stylized compositions. Emerging from London's East End, he trained at the Slade School of Fine Art where his exceptional skill quickly set him apart. Gertler became associated with the London Group and had connections to the wider Bloomsbury circle, giving him an influential position within early 20th-century British art.

His work blends traditional observation with increasingly modernist tendencies, exploring themes of identity, family, and psychological depth. Gertler's paintings often reveal a sense of introspection and emotional precision, qualities that would define his career and secure his legacy as one of the key figures in pre-war British modernism.

About the Artwork – Family Group (1913)

Family Group (1913) represents an important moment in Gertler's early development, created while he was still refining his distinctive approach to portraiture and composition. The painting brings together a sense of familial closeness with Gertler's emerging interest in structure and balance, resulting in a scene that feels both intimate and formally composed.

The work combines naturalistic detail with subtle stylization, hinting at the modernist direction his later paintings would take. The figures are arranged with deliberate symmetry, emphasizing unity and emotional restraint, while the muted palette reinforces the quiet domestic atmosphere. As an early example of Gertler’s evolving style, Family Group is valued for its warmth, clarity, and insight into the artist’s artistic roots.

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