Landscape with Birds, 1961

A large 1961 oil on canvas by Swedish painter Lindorm Liljefors (1909–1985), depicting birds moving across an expansive waterside landscape beneath a dramatic, atmospheric sky. Signed and dated 1961, the work is presented in its period frame and measures over 41 inches across.

About the Artist

Lindorm Liljefors (1909–1985) was a Swedish painter, sculptor, illustrator, naturalist and hunter, and the son of celebrated Swedish wildlife painter Bruno Liljefors. Raised among the landscapes and wildlife of the Stockholm archipelago and Uppland, Lindorm developed the intimate knowledge of the natural world that would become central to his own artistic career.

Liljefors studied painting and sculpture at the Royal Academy/College of Fine Arts in Stockholm from 1928 to 1933 before continuing his studies in France. A devoted naturalist and hunter, he became particularly known for his depictions of Swedish wildlife and landscape, including elk, game birds, foxes and hunting scenes. He also wrote extensively on wildlife and hunting for the Swedish publication Svensk Jakt.

His works continue to trade through major Scandinavian and European auction houses, including Bukowskis, and his paintings have achieved prices exceeding $12,000 at auction.

Details
Original oil on canvas
Signed and dated 1961
Swedish, mid-20th century
Presented in a period frame

Measurements
30.7 × 41.3 inches framed