Bruno Liljefors

Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939) was a Swedish painter known for his depictions of Nordic animals and wildlife. His beautiful nature paintings feature stunningly detailed and realistic depictions of predators and prey in dramatic scenes .

Bruno Liljefors Biography

• Born May 14, 1860 in Uppsala, Sweden
• Studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm from 1879 to 1882
• Studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy from 1882 to 1883
• From the late 1880s onwards, he produced works depicting Swedish nature and animals.
• He was one of Sweden's leading wildlife painters from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
• Died in Stockholm on December 18, 1939 (aged 79)

Representative works

• The Eagle's Nest (1895)
• A Fox Family (1886)
• Winter Hare (1908)
• Hawk Hunting (c. 1900)

Liljefors's style and achievements

Liljefors's works are characterized by realistic depictions that accurately capture the ecology and behavior of animals, dramatic scene compositions, and delicate colors that express the beauty of Nordic nature. He expressed on canvas his deep knowledge and love for animals, which he gained through hunting and observation .

In particular, his works depicting the moment when predators and prey confront each other overwhelm the viewer with their tension and power, while his works depicting animals living in the harsh Nordic environment convey the strength and beauty of life.

Liljefors is a Swedish master of wildlife painting, and his works are held in many art museums, including the National Museum. With his deep love and keen observation of nature and animals, and his outstanding painting skills, he left for future generations the charm of Nordic nature and wildlife.