Dogs, pictorial works. Poortvliet Rien. Abrams, 1983.

Abrams ; 1983; Noisbn; Rilegato con sovracoperta ; 28 x 22 cm; pp. 232; Volume illustrato a col. ; Presenta leggeri segni d’uso ai bordi (piccole imperfezioni alla sovracoperta, “riparazione” con nastro adesivo), interno senza scritte; Buono, (come da foto). ; For dog lovers everywhere, here is a lively, tailwagging, ear-scratching, heartwarming collection of canines of all kinds, from Dachshunds to Dobermans, Poodles to Pomeranians, and Bea-gles to Bull Terriers. Rien Poortvliet, the artist of Gnomes fame, now directs 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 its 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 brush and pencil along with his talent of keen observation and candid commentary are famous, and are once again found in this unique volume. This is yet another Poortvliet book that is sure to be a howling success. 232 pages in full color ; L’immagine se disponibile, corrisponde alla copia in vendita.