Rien Poortvliet
Dutch painter, best known for his drawings of animals and "Gnomes" (1932-1995)
1932 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch painter, best known for his drawings of animals and "Gnomes" (1932-1995)
Born
August 7, 1932
Died
1995 (age ~63)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, illustrator, painter
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in SchiedamDied in Soest
1932
Born in Schiedam (1932-08-07)
1976
AwardZilveren Anjer
1993
AwardKnight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
1995
Died in Soest
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rien Poortvliet?+
Rien Poortvliet is Dutch painter, best known for his drawings of animals and "Gnomes" (1932-1995). Born in 1932.
When was Rien Poortvliet born?+
Rien Poortvliet was born on August 7, 1932.
When did Rien Poortvliet die?+
Rien Poortvliet died in 1995, at approximately 63 years of age.
Rien — August 7, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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