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Big Balloon Was signed, Rien Poortvliet. 14+ 264 pages.
Rien Poortvliet (1932-1995) was a Dutch illustrator, draftsman and painter. A man who, in his own unique way and completely self-taught, has had great success with his way of painting for decades. He saw himself as a drawing storyteller. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Rien Poortvliet's work from his drawing books, supplemented with the most beautiful plates from his calendars. All themes of Poortvliet are discussed: hunting, wildlife, farm life, dogs, the Bible, history and of course the gnomes. It offers an overview of his entire oeuvre in a variety of sketches, watercolors, humorous drawings and beautiful oil paintings. Rien Poortvliet: a versatile and talented artist.
