Huib (H.W.) Bijl (1939–1997) - Bedrijvigheid in de haven.

Photos are part of the description. A beautiful harbor view with the harbor of Schiedam or Rotterdam.

uib (H.W.) Bijl (1939–1997) was a Dutch visual artist and etcher, best known for his detailed city and harbor scenes.

Life and Work

• Education: He completed a program at the Fotovakschool in The Hague.
• Teachers: He studied with Jensius Hogendijk and Gerard Wolvekamp.
• Place of residence: He settled as an artist in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.
• Style and technique: He painted landscapes and cityscapes, but primarily worked as an etcher.
• Favorite subjects: Cities like Rotterdam (such as the Lijnbaan and the Grote Kerk) and Schiedam (such as the Lange Haven and the Zakkendragershuisje).
• Legacy: After his death in 1997, his wife Ch. Bijl-Brandenburg, who often assisted him during his life, continued his work and published etchings.