Hendrik de Vries

Hendrik (Henry) de Vries (17 August 1896 – 18 November 1989) was a significant Dutch poet and painter who was born in Groningen, Netherlands and died in Haren, Netherlands. He was an early surrealist, was liberal-minded, and preached vitality. The subconscious mind plays a crucial role in his poetry.

Much his inspiration came from his interest in Spain and Spanish culture. He visited Spain frequently and became proficient enough to write many poems in Spanish.

De Vries had many collections of his poetry, writings, and artworks published during his lifetime. He also contributed to the literary magazine Het Getij (The Tide).

De Vries' work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Prizes

1946 – Henrdrik Vriesprijs (Hendrik de Vries Prize) 1948 – Lucy B. and C.W. van der Hoogtprijs (Lucy B. and C.W. van der Hoog Prize) for Toovertuin 1951 – Special prize from the Jan Campert Foundation for his essay-writing poetry about poetry 1956 – Additional prize from Jan Campert Foundation 1959 – Cultural prize of the province of Groningen for his entire oeuvre 1962 – Constantijn Huygensprijs for his entire oeuvre 1973 – P.C. Hooftprijs for his entire oeuvre