Nola Hatterman (1899-1984): A key figure in Surinamese and Dutch Art History
The only online art gallery offering artworks by Nola Hatterman for sale
The Dutch artist Nola Hatterman (1899-1984) has recently gained significant attention for her role in bridging the shared (post)colonial heritage of Suriname and the Netherlands. Her work reflects the dialogue between these two worlds and is increasingly featured in museums. Bob Scholte Fine Art now offers a special collection of artworks from Nola Hatterman’s estate for sale.
The Legacy of Nola Hatterman: The Baag Collection
In an attic belonging to artist Armand Baag, art historian Bart Krieger discovered a valuable collection of drawings by Hatterman. Armand Baag, close friend and protégé of Nola Hatterman, inherited a significant part of her artistic legacy after her passing. This discovery provided new insights into her work and her relationship with Suriname, which were compiled in the book Nola Hatterman, Geen kunst zonder kunnen (2021), edited by Ellen de Vries. The book was accompanied by the exhibition De Surinaamse School at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Nola Hatterman for sale: The people of Suriname in the shadow of the colonial oppressor, approx. 1983, signed lower left, oil on canvas, 120 x 160 cm. Exhibition: 'Identity' (1984), Paramaribo. Provenance: Nola Hatterman Estate. Price on request.
From Amsterdam to Suriname: Nola Hatterman’s Contribution to Surinamese Art History
Nola Hatterman was born in 1899 in Amsterdam. After studying theatre and visual arts, she developed her style towards the New Objectivity movement. Through her connections with Arie Jansma and Anton de Kom, Hatterman became involved in the Surinamese intellectual and activist community. She offered a counterpoint to the colonial 'white' beauty ideal and fascism, focusing on Afro-Surinamese portraits and the history of slavery.
In 1953, she moved to Suriname, where she led the School for Visual Arts in Paramaribo. As a teacher, she inspired many Surinamese artists, such as Armand Baag, Ruben Karsters, and Soeki Irodikromo. In 1984, Nola Hatterman tragically passed away in a car accident. She remained active as an artist until her death. Bob Scholte Fine Art currently has Nola Hatterman's last major painting, The people of Suriname in the shadow of the colonial oppressor, (1983), created for the 1984 'Identiteit' exhibition in Paramaribo, available for purchase. More information about this painting can be found in the Tableau Magazine blog about Nola Hatterman.
Hatterman’s work is part of the collections of the Rijksmuseum, the Tropenmuseum, the Surinamese Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
" The portrait of trumpet player Lou Drenthe, On the terrace, is on display until July 28 2024, at the exhibition 'The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism' at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York "
Nola Hatterman for Sale at Bob Scholte Fine Art
Bob Scholte Fine Art offers a selection of works from the estate of Nola Hatterman, including pieces featured in Ellen de Vries' book. Also available for purchase are drawings from the collection of publisher and resistance fighter Daan Goulooze (1901-1965). For more information about Nola Hatterman, visit www.nolahatterman.com.
