Leif Erikson Discovering America — Stretched Matte Canvas Print (1893)

Bring Christian Krohg's iconic 1893 painting Leif Erikson Discovering America to your wall in its purest form — unframed, gallery-wrapped, and ready to display. Painted in 1893 and held in the National Gallery of Norway, this masterpiece captures the moment Norse explorer Leif Erikson first sighted the shores of North America. Soft brushwork, muted tones, and the hush of standing on a new shore.

Reproduced with a proprietary JONDO coating and Greenguard Gold certified latex inks on a cotton-poly canvas, stretched over an FSC-certified radiata pine frame. Gallery-wrapped edges let the image breathe — no frame needed, though it pairs beautifully with one.

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Why You'll Love It

• Greenguard Gold certified inks — fade-resistant, non-toxic, safe for home and classroom
• Proprietary JONDO coating on cotton-poly canvas for high-detail reproduction
• Stretched on FSC-certified radiata pine frame — sustainably sourced
• Soft rubber dots and back hanging hardware included — ready to display
• Available in 60+ sizes with multiple orientations
• 2-year warranty (EU & Northern Ireland)

About the Original (1893)

Christian Krohg painted Leif Erikson Discovering America in 1893, depicting the Norse explorer who reached North America around 1000 AD — nearly 500 years before Columbus. A landmark of Norwegian national romanticism and one of the most recognised works of Viking-age historical art.

Care Instructions

If the canvas gathers dust, wipe gently with a clean, damp cloth. Avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

Size Guide

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2-year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC