984673

?Settler?s Home on the St. Maurice? Cornelius #984673

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?Settler?s Home on the St. Maurice? Cornelius #984673
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Cornelius Krieghoff (1815-1878), ?Settler?s Home on the St. Maurice? print.
Canadian artist, Cornelius David Krieghoff was born on 19 June 1815 in Amsterdam, son of a German expatriate father and Belgian mother. In the early 1830's, it is believed he may have studied art at the Düsseldorf Academy. In 1836, he emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the American army, fighting against the Seminole Indians of Florida.
Krieghoff's early paintings include local scenery, and often include his wife and young daughter in the scene, he also painted scenes of Indian life, portraits, and landscapes, which he sold door-to-door for $5 to $10 each.
During one of his trips to Quebec in the late 40's and 50's, he met the Quebec bon vivant and merchant John Budden, who urged him to move to Quebec and focus on genre subjects. Krieghoff agreed and became the first Quebec painter to specialize in genre painting, which became extremely popular.
In the late 1860's, Krieghoff went to Europe, continuing to paint Canadian subjects there. He may have been in Chicago, returning to Quebec in 1870. He died in March 1878 in Chicago.
This print is in excellent condition and displays all the intricate details that trademarked Krieghoff?s work. A brilliant example of his talents and skills, this print shows off all the hard work of the artist. Perfectly framed in a gold wood frame and pleasingly matted with a cream colored mat, this picture would be a highlight to any room. The size is ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1862</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:23.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:29.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:?Settler?s Home on the St. Maurice? Cornelius</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI. 48230, USA</td></tr>
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