Horse lovers everywhere will rejoice at the more than 350 full-color illustrations of galloping, prancing, gallant horses of all breeds and sizes, from Appaloosa stallions to Shetland ponies. Among the subjects discussed in this book are famous horses in history, horse behavior, show horses, work horses, and more. Poortvliet's illustrations and his candid commentary make this a truly enjoyable book.
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Horse lovers everywhere will rejoice at the more than 350 full-color illustrations of galloping, prancing, gallant horses of all breeds and sizes, from Appaloosa stallions to Shetland ponies. Among the subjects discussed in this book are famous horses in history, horse behavior, show horses, work horses, and more. Poortvliet's illustrations and his candid commentary make this a truly enjoyable book.
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Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $67.00, good condition, Sold by Found Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $75.75, very good condition, Sold by Lottabooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from orange, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by STEWART, TABORI & CHANG.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $139.75, very good condition, Sold by Pegasusbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Farmington Hills, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang.
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Illustrated by Rien Poortvliet. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1556704305. Color and B/W Illustrations; 1 x 13 x 12.25 Inches; 248 pages; Cover has light bumping. DJ has some shelf wear; rubbing/scuffing, 1" closed tear at top of back, near spine. In a mylar cover. Hardcover is glazed, illustrated, with red lettering on spine. B/W illustrated end papers. Pages are clean and tight; no markings. Pages not numbered. Originally published in 1978 in The Netherlands. Stated 'first edition'. Translated by Anita Boswinkel-Chang and Sonja Boswinkel; calligraphy by Alysia Boswinkel. First English edition; back flap of DJ has 9/95 on bottom; likely published in 1995. Typically gorgeous Rien Poortvliet illustrations, 350+ in color and b/w, many of which are full page sized. "The pages of this book overflow with Poortvliet's exquisite painting, skillful drawings and expert advice on training and care...Scattered throughout are entertaining and often touching stories of the author's own lovable horses....Included are detailed pictures of tack, decorations and costumes and coaches from the past..." Very oversized; 5#.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $158.81, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Stewart Tabori & Chang.
If you are familiar with the art work of Rien Poortvliet, and you love horses, you are in for a treat. This book does not disappoint!
Rien covers horses of all shapes, sizes and colors, from tiny little Shetland ponies to towering draft horses, Arabians to thoroughbreds, dainty prancers to heavy haulers, and everywhere in beween.
Yes, this book does tend to be a bit pricey, but in my opinion, very well worth it, especially if you really love horses, art, or the other works of Rien Poortvliet.
His pen, ink, watercolor and acrylic work is unsurpassed. One of the few artists who really captures the spirit of everything he paints, from outdoor scenes to animals to farm buildings and tools.
This would be on my wish list if I didn't already have it!!
OhioBoy
Sep 24, 2009
For Horse Lovers
Rien Poortvliet's Horses is an exceptional book, not to be overlooked by anyone with an interest in horses, or superb art. The book is centered in the Netherlands, and the place of horses in the Dutch culture. Poortviet was Dutch, and many of the copies of this fine book will be in the Dutch language, which detracts only slightly, (copies of the English language version are more difficult to find.) You can still enjoy the art, and most of the situations depicted are visually explained.
All of the books by Poortviet are wonderful, but for a horse lover, HORSES is exceptional.
