Fox Hunted by Scent Hounds by Bruno Liljefors. An oil painting of a red fox navigating a sun-dappled, scrubby hillside while two hunting hounds emerge from the woods in the distance.

Fox Hunted by Scent Hounds

Bruno Liljefors

1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 1915 wildlife scene by Bruno Liljefors capturing a fox in mid-stride across a vibrant, sun-drenched landscape.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1915, this work by renowned Swedish artist Bruno Liljefors demonstrates his signature ability to capture animals within their natural habitats with scientific precision and painterly drama. The composition features a red fox in the foreground, alert and moving through a textured landscape of pines and heather, while the pursuit of hounds unfolds in the distant trees.

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