Nola Hatterman (1899-1984)
Standing Nude with Raised Arm
Signed lower right: 'N. Hatterman,' created in the 1930s-1940s.
Pencil on paper
21 x 14 cm
Framed

Provenance:
Acquired directly from Nola Hatterman by Daan Goulooze (1901-1965), resistance fighter and publisher in Amsterdam; later part of the private collection of his son, H. Goulooze.

Daan Goulooze, former director of the publishing houses "Pegasus" and "De Republiek der Letteren," maintained close ties with various artists and frequently used his publishing house in Amsterdam as a venue for sales exhibitions. Active within progressive socialist and communist circles, he came into contact with Nola Hatterman through these networks.

Condition:
In good condition

Additional Information:
This drawing depicts a Surinamese woman in a graceful and confident pose, captured by the artist Nola Hatterman (1899-1984). Hatterman, known for her engagement with the Afro-Surinamese community and her dedication to decolonial art, emphasizes both the dignity and strength of her model in this study. Through subtle shading and attention to anatomical details, she masterfully conveys both the power and elegance of her subject. The drawing reflects Hatterman’s vision of celebrating African and Afro-Caribbean beauty, strengthening the dialogue around identity and emancipation.

Nola Hatterman was a Dutch actress, painter, and designer who, in the 1930s, became acquainted with progressive Surinamese individuals in the Netherlands, such as Anton de Kom. In 1953, she relocated to Suriname to teach the next generation of Surinamese artists. In Hatterman’s work, the identity of Suriname and its people took center stage. She viewed art as a weapon in the fight against discrimination and colonialism. After her death in 1984, her former students founded the Nola Hatterman Institute, later renamed the Nola Hatterman Art Academy.

As an artist, Nola Hatterman embodies the shared (post)colonial heritage of Suriname and the Netherlands, serving as a key figure connecting Surinamese and Dutch art history.

Her works have recently been acquired by the Kunstmuseum Den Haag and are part of the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

For more information, visit www.nolahatterman.com and consult the book Nola Hatterman, Geen kunst zonder kunnen (2021), edited by Ellen de Vries.4o