Artiestenhof

Artiestenhof is a hofje in the Trompstraat in the Dutch city of The Hague. It is one of the 115 historic courtyards of the Royal city of Hague.[1]

The courtyard was built in 1878 on orders from William III of England. The buildings were intended to house the staff of the Royal Stables.[2] During the 1930s and 40s artists began moving into the area, with it becoming known as Artiestenhof. It was during this time that Henk Bremmer lived nearby in Trompstraat 322.[2]

Residents

Artistic residents in the past were:

  • Lucas Bauer (1896–1959), painter
  • Theo Bitter (1916–1994), painter
  • Nico of Bohemia (1916–1990), painter and restorer
  • Henk Bremmer (1871–1956), the "Art Pope"
  • Guido van Deth, puppeteer
  • January Nobbe (1914–1981), puppeteer, ventriloquist and juggler.
  • Ton van Otterloo (1910–1979), actor
  • Peter Siers (Peter Ferdinand Oudkerk Pool) (1910–2001), comedian

References

  1. ^ "Artiestenhof". www.hbprojecten.nl. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
  2. ^ a b "Artiestenhofje – Haagse Historie" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2026-03-13.

52°05′00″N 4°17′56″E / 52.08333°N 4.29889°E / 52.08333; 4.29889

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