Rien Poortvliet [SEP] cause of death
Soest in 1995 of bone cancer at the age of 63. He was survived by his wife Corrie Bouman and their two sons.
In popular culture.
- Poortvliet is referred to as a "beloved illustrator of gnomes" in the popular cartoon comedy "Archer" (season 4, episode 12 "Sea Tunt - Part I").
Works.
- "Jachttekeningen" (1972) ()
- "...de Vossen hebben holen" (1973)
- "The living forest: a
Poortvliet found recognition when Prince Bernhard opened the Rien Poortvliet Museum in 1992. This museum stood in the old, historic Town Hall of Middelharnis, "Fortunately far away from the modern art gang in Amsterdam" as Poortvliet said in an interview. The Rien Poortvliet Museum in Middelharnis has now closed its doors to the public (December 16, 2006). Because of sharply reduced visitor numbers the museum could no longer meet its financial obligations. It reopened on the island of Tiengemeten on 7 July 2009.
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