Shipyards were a big business in the Hoogezand region in Nico Bulder’s days. Even today, a number of shipyards still exist that manufacture specialty ships and coastal trading vessels also called coasters. As these ships are shallow-hulled they can be built and launched in the relatively shallow canals in the area. Most shipyards are concentrated along the “Winschoterdiep” canal. Nico Bulder started his career as a draftsman on one of these shipyards. As evidenced by his work, he never lost the love and skills to draw old and new ships alike. This gallery will bring all Nico Bulder’s nautical art together for your viewing pleasure. The aquarelles are from the collection in the Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum in Groningen.
Kalevala, 1939, X2, coverKalevala, 1939, X2, page 217Coasters being built in Hoogezand, aquarel, 1953-55 periodPen Drawing, 1953, title: “Mast en blokmakerij Hulsebos plm. 1875” created for 25 year anniversary celebration of Hoogezand public library.Pen Drawing, 1953, title: “Klapbrug Boon, Molema en de Cock plm. 1875” created for 25 year anniversary celebration of Hoogezand public library.Pen Drawing, 1953, title: “Scheepshelling en Houtzaagmolen van Berg & Maathuis plm. 1875” created for 25 year anniversary celebration of public library. The high, narrow, wooden bridge was called a “Hoog Holtje” in Groninger dialect.Pen Drawing, 1953, title: “Scheepshelling van Coops plm. 1875” created for 25 year anniversary celebration of Hoogezand public library.Treasure Island / Schateiland page 77Treasure Island / Schateiland page 214Treasure Island / Schateiland page 233Treasure Island / Schateiland page 190Treasure Island / Schateiland page 97Treasure Island / Schateiland page 591955: 1956 New Year’s card Veenkoloniale Bank, X2Collection Veenkoloniaal Museum Veendam (NL)Collection Veenkoloniaal Museum Veendam (NL)Collection Veenkoloniaal Museum Veendam (NL)
Nico Bulder Art 