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Dog-Sled Racing Poster
by Conrad Mieschke
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Dog-Sled Racing poster by Conrad Mieschke. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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It is my opinion, that next to the canoe in the summer, the dogsled was not only the main transportation link to the rest of Canada in the winter,... more
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Artist's Description
It is my opinion, that next to the canoe in the summer, the dogsled was not only the main transportation link to the rest of Canada in the winter, but made a significant contribution to the creation and survival of our nation. Dog sleds delivered mail, firewood, mining equipment, gold ore, food, furs, priests, and other needed supplies between the trading posts and settlements across the Interior and along the western coast. Even the Royal Mounted Police hitching sled dogs into their harness.
Today, sled dogs as a transprtation mode (also called �mushing�) are almost driven into extinction by the spread of snowmobiles in the 1960s, but some trappers, and other isolated users have gone back to sled dogs, finding them safer and more dependable in extreme weather conditions.
But it is the dog-sled racing today, that enjoys great popularity as a sport and is being practiced world-wide, but primarely in North America and Europe. This painting was inspired by ju...
About Conrad Mieschke
A professional artist since 1970, Conrad was born in 1938 and is a graduate from the Graphic Academy in Munich, Germany. In 1965 he immigrated into Canada and lives now in Barrie, Ontario. Collected all over the world, - He settled down and used to live with his wife Deedee in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, and in 1976 his Son Paul was born. 19 Months later his wife perished in a car accident. Ever since, Conrad has dedicated his time to his work as an artist. and raising his son Paul on his own. Paul has graduated from the University of Toronto and is today a practicing physiotherapist with his own Physiotherapy clinic in Barrie, Ontario. Canada. He, with his wife Sara are raising already 2 sons, (Aidan and Callum) on their own. Due to...
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Saman Khan
oh beautiful , incredible ,lovely......... how can water color give such effect ..unbelievable... i appreciate your talent ............
Caroline Owen-Doar
Incredible landscape!! Great artwork.
Barbara Keith
WOW!!
Sandi Baker
Superb!!!!