Artist

Mark Gertler

1891–1939 · born in Spitalfields · died in London

Mark Gertler was born in London to Jewish immigrants from Poland and grew up in the poor neighborhood of Spitalfields. He studied at the Slade School of Art and became a friend of many writers and artists of his time. He is best known for his bold, rounded paintings, such as 'Merry-Go-Round'. He died in London in 1939.