Martin Gerlach

German, 1846-1918

Martin Gerlach was a prominent Austrian-German engraver, photographer, and publisher.

Gerlach started his self-named publishing firm in 1872 in Berlin, which primarily focused on prototype and pattern books for artists and craftsmen. His works on photographic prototyping were particularly influential. Together with Ferdinand Schenk, he later founded the Polygraphic Art Institute in Vienna and formed the Gerlach & Schenk publishing firm. During this time, Gerlach used several budding artists for book illustrations, including a young Gustav Klimt. In 1901, Gerlach's partnership with Schenk ended. He then reorganized his firm and partnered with his long-time employee, Alfred Wiedling to form Gerlach & Wiedling.

Between 1901 and 1924, Gerlach published his delightful Jugendbücherei, a collection of 34 volumes of children's books. Each volume was 15x14cm, and combined contemporary artistry with popular fairytales and German legends. Gerlach commissioned well-known artists, such as Carl Otto Czeschka, Carl Fahringer, Franz Wacik, Ignaz Taschner, and others to illustrate and design each volume. Perhaps the most striking of these little gems (and this blogger's personal fave) is Die Nibelungen (1920), which the famed Austrian graphic artist, Carl Otto Czeschka, illustrated and designed with gold print. Ausgewählte gedichte von August Kopisch (1904), illustrated by Ferdinand Andri, is also a favorite, with it's weird little designs and mischievous creatures.

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Die Perle; Entworfen U. Gez. V. Martin Gerlach.

Die Perle; Entworfen U. Gez. V. Martin Gerlach. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black And Gold Brooch With Tiny Watch.

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black And Gold Brooch With Tiny Watch. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black Pendant With Diamonds.

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black Pendant With Diamonds. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Comb With Red And Gray Pearls.

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Comb With Red And Gray Pearls. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Pin With Pearls And Flowers.

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Pin With Pearls And Flowers. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Pins With Diamonds And Green Stones.

Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Pins With Diamonds And Green Stones. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Eleven Designs For Jewelry, Including Some Gold Brooches Displayed On Wrought Silver Stand.

Eleven Designs For Jewelry, Including Some Gold Brooches Displayed On Wrought Silver Stand. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Five Designs For Jewelry, Including Bracelet With Diamonds And Green Stones Chained To A Ring.

Five Designs For Jewelry, Including Bracelet With Diamonds And Green Stones Chained To A Ring. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Five Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Crown With Red And Green Stones.

Five Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Crown With Red And Green Stones. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Four Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Necklace With Pink Stones.

Four Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Necklace With Pink Stones. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Fourteen Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooches And Pins Containing Blue Stones.

Fourteen Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooches And Pins Containing Blue Stones. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 1. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Gold Chain.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 1. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Gold Chain.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 2. [Seven Designs For Jewelry, Including Necklace With Pearls And Diamonds With Central Flower Shape.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 2. [Seven Designs For Jewelry, Including Necklace With Pearls And Diamonds With Central Flower Shape.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 3. [Seventeen Designs For Jewelry, Including Brooch With Question Mark.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. I) 3. [Seventeen Designs For Jewelry, Including Brooch With Question Mark.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 4. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Pieces With Green Stones And Pearls.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 4. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Pieces With Green Stones And Pearls.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 5. [Ten Designs For Jewelry, Including Pieces With Diamonds, Gold, And Green Stones.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 5. [Ten Designs For Jewelry, Including Pieces With Diamonds, Gold, And Green Stones.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 6. [Seventeen Designs For Silver Jewelry, Some With Pearls.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Ii) 6. [Seventeen Designs For Silver Jewelry, Some With Pearls.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 7. [Seven Designs For Jewelry, Including Tiara With Central Cameo.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 7. [Seven Designs For Jewelry, Including Tiara With Central Cameo.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 8. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black Choker With Gold Pendant.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 8. [Eight Designs For Jewelry, Including Black Choker With Gold Pendant.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 9. [Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Necklace With Pendant In Shape Of Lock.]

Ii Jahrgang (Liefr. Iii) Bl. 9. [Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Necklace With Pendant In Shape Of Lock.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Lieferung Iii Blatt 7 Fg. C [Seven Designs For Jewelry With Pearls.]

Lieferung Iii Blatt 7 Fg. C [Seven Designs For Jewelry With Pearls.] (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Diamond Tiara In Shape Of Sheaf Of Wheat.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Diamond Tiara In Shape Of Sheaf Of Wheat. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Bracelet With Red Stone.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Bracelet With Red Stone. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooch With Green And Red Stones.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooch With Green And Red Stones. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooch With Green Stones And Word Hope.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Gold Brooch With Green Stones And Word Hope. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Brooch Of Pearls And Diamonds.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Brooch Of Pearls And Diamonds. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Gold Pendant With Green, Yellow, And Pink Flowers.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Large Gold Pendant With Green, Yellow, And Pink Flowers. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Pendant Watch With Word Love In Diamonds.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Pendant Watch With Word Love In Diamonds. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Pointed Gold Bracelet With Red Stone And Diamonds.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Pointed Gold Bracelet With Red Stone And Diamonds. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Two Large Pins With Blue Stones And Diamonds.

Nine Designs For Jewelry, Including Two Large Pins With Blue Stones And Diamonds. (1872 - 1873)

Martin Gerlach (German, 1846-1918)

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