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Coastal landscape at moonlight Cornelius Krieghoff, 1866
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Coastal landscape at moonlight

Cornelius Krieghoff Β· 1866

Why it's great

A bright moon shines over a rocky coast and calm sea, painting a silver path on the water. Cornelius Krieghoff painted many moonlit scenes that were popular with buyers. The mood is dreamy. It's a quiet night view.

Where to see it

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About the artist

Cornelius Krieghoff

1815–1872 Β· born in Amsterdam Β· died in Chicago

Cornelius Krieghoff was born in Amsterdam and moved to North America as a young man. He lived in Montreal and Quebec, where he painted lively scenes of French-Canadian farm life and winter. His humorous pictures made him one of Canada's most popular painters. He died in Chicago in 1872.

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