Cornelius David Krieghoff
Cornelius David Krieghoff
1815 - 1872
Best known for his depictions of habitant life in 19th century Quebec, Cornelius David Krieghoff is among the earliest of Canada’s most significant artists.

Born in Amsterdam in 1815, he studied botany, music and painting in both Germany and the Netherlands before later moving to New York in 1836 and enlisting with the U.S. army. Upon discharge from the army in 1840, he relocated to Longueuil, Quebec, and it was here that Krieghoff began to paint mostly genre scenes of the Quebec habitant and the Hurons of the region.

Working in oil, watercolour, engraving and lithography, the period in which he spent in Quebec was his most prolific, although at various times in his life he also maintained studios in New York, Toronto and Chicago.

During his time in Quebec Krieghoff enjoyed the patronage of Lord Elgin, and counted among his friends the grandfather of A.Y. Jackson, Fletcher Joseph Jackson. Also during this period he taught painting in both Montreal and Quebec City, and exhibited with the newly founded AAM between the years of 1865 and 1867.

Suffering from various health problems, Krieghoff moved to Chicago to live with his daughter in 1867, where he later passed away in 1872 at the age of 57.
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Quebec Farm by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $571,250
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Quebec Farm
22 1/4 x 31 1/4 in, 56.5 x 79.4 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $300,000 - $400,000 CDN
Sold for: $571,250 CDN (premium included)
Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
A Caughnawaga Indian Encampment by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $276,000
Cornelius David Krieghoff
A Caughnawaga Indian Encampment
14 1/8 x 20 7/8 in, 35.9 x 53 cm
circa 1848
oil on canvas
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 CDN
Sold for: $276,000 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Spring 2007 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Father Returns Home by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $193,250
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Father Returns Home
13 x 18 in, 33 x 45.7 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 CDN
Sold for: $193,250 CDN (premium included)
Canadian Impressionist & Modern Art on Thursday, May 23, 2024
Leisure Moments at Big Rock by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $184,000
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Leisure Moments at Big Rock
16 x 25 1/2 in, 40.6 x 64.8 cm
circa 1853
oil on canvas
Estimate: $125,000 - $175,000 CDN
Sold for: $184,000 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Spring 2004 on Thursday, May 27, 2004
The Sleigh Drive by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $184,000
Cornelius David Krieghoff
The Sleigh Drive
15 x 19 in, 38.1 x 48.3 cm
circa 1845
oil on canvas
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 CDN
Sold for: $184,000 CDN (premium included)
Fine Canadian Art Spring 2007 on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Sleigh Race by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $181,250
Cornelius David Krieghoff
The Sleigh Race
17 x 24 in, 43.2 x 61 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $150,000 - $250,000 CDN
Sold for: $181,250 CDN (premium included)
Canadian Impressionist & Modern Art on Thursday, November 23, 2023
Spill My Milk by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $170,000
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Spill My Milk
14 x 20 1/4 in, 35.6 x 51.4 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $150,000 - $250,000 CDN
Sold for: $170,000 CDN (premium included)
Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Skating on the Pond by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $169,250
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Skating on the Pond
25 x 30 in, 63.5 x 76.2 cm
circa 1860
oil on canvas
Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN
Sold for: $169,250 CDN (premium included)
Spring 2017 - 2nd Session on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Indian Hunters and Trappers by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $140,400
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Indian Hunters and Trappers
18 x 28 in, 45.7 x 71.1 cm
circa 1860
oil on canvas
Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN
Sold for: $140,400 CDN (premium included)
Fall 2011 - 2nd Session on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Lord and Lady Simcoe Taking a Sleigh Ride by Cornelius David Krieghoff sold for $133,250
Cornelius David Krieghoff
Lord and Lady Simcoe Taking a Sleigh Ride
14 x 21 in, 35.6 x 53.3 cm
oil on canvas
Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000 CDN
Sold for: $133,250 CDN (premium included)
Canadian, Impressionist & Modern Art on Wednesday, December 01, 2021