DOGS~Rien Poortvliet~RARE ART Book~Paintings~Drawings

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you will gaze with wonder at the beautiful color portraits of the dogs and puppies in the gorgeous book. Rien Poortvliet was a gifted Dutch artist. Page after page of stunning head studies, dogs at work, dogs with children, dogs in Holland landscapes, sketches of puppies and dogs doing what dogs do, accompanied by Rien Poortvliets's observations of both the animals and their owners, shown as handwritten notes amongst the pictures. They are in English.

This is a 232 page collection of gorgeous full color 8.75 X 11 inch page paintings of European and American pure breed dogs including the various Dachshund (wire-haired smooth and long-haired), Neopolitan mastiff, Jack Russell, German Wirehaired Pointer, Shorthaired Pointer, Welsh Corgi, Boxer, English Bullterrier, Bull terrier, Pekingese, Bedlington, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Cairn, Boston Terrier, Norwegian Elkhound, Basset Hound, Hungarian Kuvasz, Dalmatian, Doberman Dobermann Pinscher, Keeshond, Samoyed, Labrador Retriever, Kerry Blue, Scottish Terrier, Foxhound, Schipperke, Newfoundland, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Borzoi (Russian wolfhound), Greyhound, St. Saint Bernard, Bloodhound, Boston Terrier, Brussels Griffon, French Bulldog, Bernese mountain dog, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Pug, Puli, Maltese, Giant Schnauzer, Kuvasz, Old English Sheepdog, Bouvier de flandres, Viszla, Siberian Husky, Belgian Shepherd, Briard, Cocker Spaniel, Pekingese, Poodle, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Irish and English Setter, Newfoundland, Chow Chow, Yorkshire, Airedale, West Highland White terrier, Munsterlander, Beagle, Basenji, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Leonberger,unique Dutch Decoy and Smousdog, Wachtelhund, Drentse Partridge dog, Hanoverian Haidbacke, German wire haired Pointer, German Hunt Terrier, and European dog breeds and many more.

For dog lovers everywhere, here is a lively, tail-wagging, ear-scratching, heartwarming collection of canines of all kinds, from Dachshund to Doberman Pinscher, Poodle to Pomeranian, and Beagle to Bull terrier. Rien Poortvliet (Dutch Painter and Illustrator, 1932-1995), the artist of "Gnomes" fame, directed his talents toward the world's favorite four footed friends. The pages of this book, all in color, abound with Poortvliet's exquisite paintings, skillful drawings, and expert advice; handsome portraits that capture the noble bearing of purebred dogs, sketches that show the playful antics of puppies, firsthand information that tells about training and care. Scattered throughout are entertaining and often touching stories of the author's own lovable canine pets and how they came to be a part of his family. As always, Poortvliet infuses the book with his special wit and charm. There are amusing depictions of dogs that resemble their owners (a Bulldog and a jowly master) and dogs that don't (a chihuahua and its portly master). Among the subjects you'll learn about are dog history, dog behavior, hunting dogs, show dogs, and guard dogs. Dog owners and fanciers will find this book appealing and practical, and lovers of Poortvliet's art will find it particularly splendid. His delightful technique with paint brush and pencil along with his talent of keen observation and candid commentary are famous, and are found in this unique volume.. Every page looks like it should be framed art work.

DOGS by Rien Poortvliet printed in Germany. (The book is in English) published in 1983. This is the 1996 reprint. Out of print.

Hardcover book in Excellent Condition. The pages are very crisp, clean and tight. The matching dustjacket has some light shelf wear on the edges. I am selling the exact book that is shown in my pictures. 8.75 x 11 inches. 232 pages in full color. This book is rare and out of print.

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