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1932 Schiedam, Holland - 1995 Soest, Netherlands. Known for: Illustrations, drawings, painting of hunting scenes, gnomes, wild animals, waterfowl.
Rien Poortvliet (Dutch pronunciation: ['rin'po?rtflit]; 7 August 1932 – 15 September 1995) was a Dutch draughtsman and painter. Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his drawings of animals and for... Read full biography
Rien Poortvliet (Dutch pronunciation: ['rin'po?rtflit]; 7 August 1932 – 15 September 1995) was a Dutch draughtsman and painter. Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his drawings of animals and for "Gnomes" in the famous series of books provided with text by Wil Huygen and published by Harry N.... Read full biography
Rien Poortvliet (Dutch pronunciation: ['rin'po?rtflit]; 7 August 1932 – 15 September 1995) was a Dutch draughtsman and painter. Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his drawings of animals and for "Gnomes" in the famous series of books provided with text by Wil Huygen and published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York City. Being a plasterer's son from Schiedam, making a living as an artist did not seem an option for Rien Poortvliet. His parents were strict followers of the Dutch Reformed... Read full biography
Rien Poortvliet (Dutch pronunciation: ['rin'po?rtflit]; 7 August 1932 – 15 September 1995) was a Dutch draughtsman and painter. Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his drawings of animals and for "Gnomes" in the famous series of books provided with text by Wil Huygen and published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York City. Being a plasterer's son from Schiedam, making a living as an artist did not seem an option for Rien Poortvliet. His parents were strict followers of the Dutch Reformed Church and were opposed to the idea of their oldest son going to an art academy. Rien's aptitude for drawing showed early on. After primary education the young Rien worked at an ad agency, where he could make some use of his talent. He also had talent... Read full biography
Rien Poortvliet (Dutch pronunciation: ['rin'po?rtflit]; 7 August 1932 – 15 September 1995) was a Dutch draughtsman and painter. Born in Schiedam, he was best known for his drawings of animals and for "Gnomes" in the famous series of books provided with text by Wil Huygen and published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York City. Being a plasterer's son from Schiedam, making a living as an artist did not seem an option for Rien Poortvliet. His parents were strict followers of the Dutch Reformed Church and were opposed to the idea of their oldest son going to an art academy. Rien's aptitude for drawing showed early on. After primary education the young Rien worked at an ad agency, where he could make some use of his talent. He also had talent for the advertising profession because after he had completed his draft time in the Navy he rose to senior manager at Lintas, Unil... Read full biography
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Keywords (7)
Art Method
- •Book Illustration
- •Drawing, Draftsmanship, Draughtsman
Art Media
Art Subject
- •Animals, Mammals
- •Fantasy, Fancy, Fables, Dreams, Visions, Mystery, Creatures