Still Life with Lobster
1924
Franz Naager’s 1924 still life throws a rather dramatic crustacean onto the dinner table, with a large lobster sprawling across a white plate as if it’s just made a great escape. The creature's textured shell is rendered with careful, academic precision, contrasting sharply against the dark, moody background. To the side, a potted plant and some greenish fruits add a touch of domestic life to this somewhat unsettling seafood portrait. It’s a classic example of early 20th-century academic realism, where even a simple meal is treated with the seriousness of a grand historical event.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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