Elena Gertik, Pure Shapes and Colors
Elena Pavlovna Gertik (1897-1937), born in St. Petersburg and known in France as Hélène Guertik, illustrated some of Père Castor’s most modern picture books between 1932 and 1937. Her illustrations of fruit and vegetables, made up of flat shapes, crisp outlines, and a few solid colors, were created to teach children to look—and today they have the impact of a contemporary poster. Bringing them into your home means preserving that simple, luminous way of seeing.
Crafted to Last
Every Framed Art Print is made with fine art paper, then finished and framed by hand in Italy. We don’t chase immediate impact: we seek a result that remains faithful to the original colors over time, because a work intended to be passed down deserves a foundation as solid as the story it tells.
Why Choose Miriaci
Choosing Miriaci means trusting in careful craftsmanship, from printing to delivery.
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Careful shipping: every piece travels protected, ready to hang.
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Archival materials: 250 g/m² fine art paper and frames selected to last.
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Personal support: our team is on hand to help you choose the artwork best suited to your space.
An Artwork, Not Just Decoration
A print doesn’t just fill a wall: it carries a theme, an era, a story that continues to speak to those who see it. The works of Elena Pavlovna Gertik preserved by Miriaci remain true to this principle — pieces chosen for their meaning, even before their aesthetics.
Looks fade. Meaning remains.
