She was raised in a wealthy Jewish family of Ernest and Erna Laura Ehrlich.

Ehrlich graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb in 1934.

After graduation, Ehrlich went to Paris in 1935, where she perfected her skills in various painting techniques.

During her career, Ehrlich created a remarkable 227 paintings which constitute an invaluable section of Croatian visual art.

Ehrlich was married to Kamilo Tompa, a painter with whom she lived and worked at the house on Šubićeva street.