• A painting of a cat with an outstretched paw interacting with a chaffinch bird in a natural setting.
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A Cat and a Chaffinch, by Bruno Liljefors

A Cat and a Chaffinch, by Bruno Liljefors

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A fleeting moment in the wild, captured with extraordinary realism and intensity.

Painted in 1885 by Swedish artist Bruno Liljefors, A Cat and a Chaffinch captures a dramatic encounter between predator and prey. A cat emerges from the dense undergrowth, muscles tense and claws extended, ready to pounce on a small bird struggling to escape.

Known for his remarkable ability to observe wildlife, Liljefors brings this scene to life with exceptional attention to detail. The richly textured foliage, natural colours and dynamic movement reveal his fascination with the untamed beauty of the natural world.

Far from an idealised depiction of animals, this painting captures nature as it truly is: instinctive, unpredictable and sometimes ruthless. A striking example of 19th-century Scandinavian wildlife art, it brings a sense of life and character to any interior.

The artist: Bruno Liljefors (1860–1939)
Date: 1885
Subject: Cat and chaffinch
Original medium: Oil on wood panel
Collection: Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden

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SPECIFICATIONS : Premium mat art paper, Weather-resistant. The paper mill, the pulp used to make the paper and the paper itself are all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®.

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