Lesser Black-backed Gulls Flying by Bruno Liljefors. Two seagulls are depicted in mid-flight over choppy blue water near a dark rock, with one bird carrying a fish in its beak.

Lesser Black-backed Gulls Flying

Bruno Liljefors

1903 · Medium Not Listed

A dynamic coastal study capturing the swift movement of gulls over the sea by Swedish master Bruno Liljefors.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

3 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse in balanced neutral tones — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1903, this work by Bruno Liljefors exemplifies his renowned skill in depicting wildlife with atmospheric drama. Two Lesser Black-backed Gulls are captured in a moment of natural action against a rugged coastal backdrop, their pale wings contrasting sharply with the deep blues and earthy browns of the water and rocks. The painterly texture and confident brushwork provide a sense of immediacy and life to the scene.

More like this