Bruno Liljefors’ paintings were based on a profound knowledge of nature – of its animals and every minute detail about their habitats. The undergrowth in A Fox Family matches the fox kits’ stage of development. Sometime in early summer, they are mature enough to eat solid food instead of suckling. This is the time when cow-parsley comes into flower, whereas the dandelions have gone to seed.
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1886<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1886-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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