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Krieghoff’s Winter Sleigh

Krieghoff’s Winter Sleigh
Nineteenth-century Canadian painter Cornelius Krieghoff is known for his snow scenes showing French Canadians engaged in rural pursuits, such as the sleigh ride in Winter Sleigh. Krieghoff was born in The Netherlands, and his detailed scenes and careful observation display the influence of Dutch genre painting.
Laint Galleries, Toronto/Bridgeman Art Library, London/SuperStock
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Krieghoff, Cornelius; Canadian Art
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