Krieghoff, Cornelius National Historic Person
Québec, Quebec
"Habitants running the toll gate"
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Address :
115 Grande Allée West, Québec, Quebec
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1972-10-28
Life Date:
1815 to 1872
Other Name(s):
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Krieghoff, Cornelius
(Designation Name)
Research Report Number:
1963-022 Nov
Importance:
Painter, portrayed landscapes, rural people of Quebec
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: 115 Grande Allée West, Québec, Quebec
One of the most famous Canadian painters of the 19th century, Cornelius Krieghoff is internationally recognized for his lively and colourful compositions. Born in Amsterdam, he came to Canada in 1840 where he would complete nearly 2000 paintings inspired by his adopted country. In a style reminiscent of Dutch genre painting, he depicted picturesque hunting and fishing trips, journeys by sleigh, Aboriginal traditions, and scenes of rural life in Quebec, often marked with humour and gaiety. His romantic vision of Canada, extremely popular at the time, continues to fascinate.