Female Merganser (1901)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Bruno Liljefors' painting "Female Merganser" is a captivating depiction that encapsulates the artist's renowned ability to marry life-like detail with emotive atmospheres. Painted in 1901, this artwork features a merganser duck, gracefully afloat on a placid body of water, having just caught a fish. The contrast between the gentle ripple of the water and the dramatic scene of the catch draws viewers into the moment of triumph for the duck.Liljefors is celebrated for his realistic portrayals of wildlife, and this painting is no exception. The precise rendering of the light and shadow playing off the feathers against the backdrop of the muted, overcast sky, illustrates Liljefors’ mastery over texture and tone. The reflection in the water adds a subtle depth that suggests a serene, yet wild setting.With "Female Merganser," Liljefors not only captures a moment of survival in the wild but also evokes a sense of calm resilience and beauty in nature's cycles.
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Nordic animals and wildlife artworks by Swedish artist Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939). These beautiful nature motifs of animals in dramatic scenes, predator and prey, are captured in genuine and realistic paintings, with incredible detail. Bruno is regarded as one of the most important wildlife artists of the 19th century.