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The apple woman and her husband, by Mark Gertler, oil, 1912

The apple woman and her husband

Mark Gertler

1912

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

The apple woman and her husband is a 1912 oil by Mark Gertler, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Mark Gertler
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

The painting depicts a woman and a man, likely her husband, sitting together. The woman is wearing a white blouse with gray dots and a red headscarf with white dots, while the man is dressed in a dark jacket and a green cap. He is holding a basket of apples, and the woman is holding one apple in her hand. The scene is set against a light blue background, and the overall mood of the painting is one of quiet intimacy. The woman's expression is serious, while the man's face is partially obscured by his cap. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Mark Gertler, an artist known for his portraits and landscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Mark Gertler
Artist

Mark Gertler

Mark Gertler (born Marks Gertler; 9 December 1891 – 23 June 1939) was a British painter of figure subjects, portraits and still-life.

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