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Autumn Landscape with Partridges

Bruno Liljefors (1860 - 1939)

Artist/Maker

DatesSigned: Sign. 1913

Material / Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 70,5 x 99,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 94 x 124 x 6 cm

Inventory numberNM 6745

AcqusitionGift 1982 Nationalmusei Vänner

Other titlesTitle (sv): Höstlandskap med rapphöns Title (en): Autumn Landscape with Partridges

DescriptionDescription: This painting demonstrates Bruno Liljefors’ almost scientific interest in the interaction between wildlife and its habitat. The plumage of a partridge has markings that make it difficult to spot the bird among ground vegetation. This camouflage effect makes it harder for predators such as hawks and foxes to see them. Liljefors was influenced by Charles Darwin’s ideas about how a species’ ability to adapt to the environment is important to its survival.

Motif categoryLandscape

Collection

MaterialDuk, Oil paint

TechniquePainting

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