Cornelius Krieghoff
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This article is about the painter. For the gun manufacturer, see H. Krieghoff.
Cornelius David Krieghoff (June 19, 1815 – March 5, 1872) was a Dutch-born Canadian-American painter of the 19th century.[1] He is best known for his paintings of Canadian genre scenes involving landscapes and outdoor life, which were as sought after in his own time as they are today.[1] He painted many winter scenes, some in several variants (e.g. Running the Toll).
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Cornelius Krieghoff | |
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Born | (1815-06-19)June 19, 1815 |
Died | March 5, 1872(1872-03-05) (aged 56) Chicago, Illinois |
Nationality | Dutch Canadian |
Education | Michel Martin Drolling |
Known for | Painter |
Notable work | The Toll Gate, 1859 |
Spouse | Émilie Gauthier (m. 1837) |
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