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
- 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
Grafisch oeuvre van de kunstenaar Nico Bulder (1898-1964).
Abstract
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.
- Bulder, Nico, 1898-
- Graphic arts Subject Source: Fast
- Groningen Subject Source: Tgn
- Illustrations Subject Source: Aat
- Wood engravings Subject Source: Aat
- 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
Witte Singel 27
Leiden 2311 BG Netherlands
+31 71 527 2857
specialcollections@library.leidenuniv.nl