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Nicolaas Johannes Bernardus Bulder collection

 Collection
Identifier: ubl179

Scope and Contents

The collection of graphic art by Nico Bulder comprises nearly his complete output. Almost 700 book illustrations and more than 200 decorative designs document his career from beginning to end.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1964

Conditions Governing Use

Regulations that apply during the use of these materials can be found on the website of Leiden University Library.

Biographical / Historical

Graphic artist Nico Bulder (1898-1964) is mostly known for his many book illustrations. His preferred medium was the wood engraving. Besides illustrating some 50 books, he produced a great number of bookplates and other decorative graphic art. Bulder was born and bred in Groningen, a province in the north of the Netherlands. Many of the books he illustrated are connected to northern mythology. All throughout his life Bulder would adhere to a figurative style that became somewhat old fashioned during his later life.

Extent

850 prints and 50 drawings (circa).

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Abstract in Dutch

Grafisch oeuvre van de kunstenaar Nico Bulder (1898-1964).

Abstract in English

Graphic oeuvre of the artist Nico Bulder (1898-1964).

Physical Location

Leiden University Library, Special Collections

Other Finding Aids

Item descriptions of the prints and drawings can be found in the online catalogue, using the word Bulder as search item.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by the artist’s daughter and heir, G.A Bulder (Hoogezand), in 1991.

Accruals

No future additions are to be expected.

General

The material can be requested and consulted in the Special Collections Reading Room.

Title
Collection guide of the Nicolaas Johannes Bernardus Bulder collection (1926-1964)
Subtitle
Collectie Nicolaas Johannes Bernardus Bulder
Author
Jef Schaeps, 2012
Date
2012
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Beschrijving is in het Engels.

Revision Statements

  • 20 November 2012: latest update

Repository Details

Part of the Leiden University Libraries Archives & Collections Repository

Contact:
Witte Singel 27
Leiden 2311 BG Netherlands
+31 71 527 2857