The Blacksmith's Shop, 1871 by Cornelius Krieghoff
Canvas Print - 10038-KRC

Location: Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Original Size: 56.5 × 92.1 cm

The Blacksmith's Shop by Cornelius Krieghoff (1871) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 25.3 × 41.3 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

Giclée Canvas Print | $61.81 USD

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The size you set is the printed image, the part you see once the canvas is stretched. Beyond that size we add 1.2 in of blank canvas on every side, at no extra cost, so the stretcher bars have something to grip. A 13.3 × 21.7 in print therefore arrives as 15.6 × 24 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 25.3 × 41.3 in, always in the proportions of the original. If you need something larger, or a size that has to fit a frame you already own, write to us with the title and the dimensions and we will tell you what is possible. Every print is made to order, so there is usually a way.

Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Cornelius Krieghoff's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 56.5 × 92.1 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

"The Blacksmith's Shop, 1871" by Cornelius Krieghoff is a quintessential representation of Canadian pioneer life, vividly captured through the eyes of this master painter. The scene is a bustling winter tableau set in a picturesque rural landscape, blanketed in a thick layer of snow. The eponymous blacksmith's shop, a cozy log cabin with a sloping roof, stands at the heart of the composition. The artist's deft brushwork highlights the luminous, frosty atmosphere, as icicles dangle from the eaves and a silvery mist hangs in the air.

Krieghoff populates this idyllic setting with an array of lively characters, bringing to life the daily rhythms of frontier existence. A blacksmith, muscular and focused, is seen hammering away at his forge, sparks flying as he molds iron with precision. Nearby, a sleigh drawn by sturdy horses awaits repair, its driver engaged in animated conversation with a neighbor, their breath visible in the cold air. The charm of this work lies in the minutiae: children playing with a dog in the snow, women gossiping on the porch, and men unloading supplies, each figure meticulously detailed to convey a sense of community and camaraderie.

The dense evergreen forest forms a majestic backdrop, its dark green foliage contrasting sharply with the snow-covered ground. Krieghoff's palette, dominated by whites and earthy browns, punctuated by bright reds and blues, captures the crisp, cold beauty of a Canadian winter. This painting not only showcases Krieghoff's technical prowess but also his deep affection for the rugged, resilient spirit of rural Canada, making "The Blacksmith's Shop" a timeless celebration of frontier life.

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G. Grip Verified Buyer
Fantastic quality print, I'm pleasantly surprised actually. I've ordered prints by Cornelius Krieghoff from other sellers before, and the quality does not even come close to this shop's. Incredible. Thank you so much.
Joan Koritni Verified Buyer
My framed print is beautiful. Perfectly stretched and framed, now hanging in my dining room. Very pleased with it!

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