gotaverken 1930 Size:40x50

gotaverken 1930 Size:40x50A cool image of a ceremonial launching of a ship at Gtaverken in Gothenburg in the 1930s. The event has attracted large crowds on both sides of the river who have gathered to watch the ship slide into the sea for the first time. Gtaverken was a shipyard at Hisingen in Gothenburg. In the 1930s, Gtaverken was the world's largest shipyard based on the number of tons launched. The company was founded in 1841 by the Scottish businessman Alexander Keiller

de Max-Leroy

a squash court and a Turkish bath

When Bauer painted the picture

Who was he

iconic aircraft such as the Draken and the Viggen

He saw no commercial success during his lifetime and his works became popular only after his death

Swimming in the middle of town

according to legend

writer and playwright

The shipping company's main terminals were in Gothenburg

Poster with a strong portrait of Greta Garbo from 1927

but during this time period housed finer shops that catered to wealthy and fashionable customers