Still Life with Lobster II

Still Life with Lobster II by James Weeks
Artist
James Weeks
Date
1951
Style
Neo-expressionism
Genre
Still life
"Still Life with Lobster II" is a captivating still life painting that exemplifies the bold, emotive qualities of Neo-expressionism. The artwork prominently features a California spiny lobster, recognizable by its reddish-brown hue, striped legs, and distinctive interrupted grooves along its tail. The lobster's enlarged antennae draw attention, emphasizing texture and form. This painting challenges traditional representations, embodying the intense coloration and raw emotion characteristic of Neo-expressionism, and invites viewers to reconsider everyday subjects through a vibrant, visceral lens.

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