Cornelius Krieghoff
Cornelius Krieghoff | |
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Cornelius Krieghoff photographed by M.O. Hammond | |
| Born | June 19, 1815 |
| Died | March 5, 1872 (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) |
Cornelius David Krieghoff (June 19, 1815 – March 5, 1872) was a Dutch-born Canadian-American painter of the 19th century. 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. He painted many winter scenes, some in several variants (e.g. Running the Toll).