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. $122.00, 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. $132.00, like new condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Stewart Tabori & Chang.
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Fine. No Jacket. Size: Folio-over 12"-15" tall; 1st Edition oversized hardcover in glossy color illustrated paper covered boards showing sharp tips and spine ends. No names, tears or soil in the tight, crisp, unread, un-paginated (248pp) text. It is a stunning piece featuring beautiful illustrations of horses and fat, hairy ponies in all their natural and captive jobs. Published in 1978 by K.O.K. Publishing Co. of the Netherlands. Book will require add'l postage for priority or international destinations.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $155.31, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Stewart Tabori & Chang.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $182.67, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Stewart Tabori & Chang.
Add this copy of Rien Poortvliet's Horses to cart. $78.02, fair condition, Sold by New England Booksellers rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Greenfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 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.
