Still Life with Lobster
- Original dimensions
- 106.5 x 80.5 cm
- Museum
- room 950
- Year
- 1827
Scene depicted
This painting immerses the viewer in the intimacy of a still life where the lobster, elegant and majestic, immediately draws the eye. Surrounded by fruits and glass, it evokes a festive and convivial atmosphere, inviting us to imagine the sounds of guests, the clarity of laughter, and the delicate aroma of prepared dishes. This composition illustrates the virtuosity of an artist who knows how to capture the essence of everyday life through an unparalleled aesthetic approach.
Historical context
Artwork: Still Life with Lobster |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1827 |BRK| Museum: room 950 |BRK| Dimensions: 106.5 x 80.5 cm |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Salon of 1827 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The painting Still Life with Lobster marks a turning point in Delacroix's career as he explores the realms of color and light. This masterpiece harmonizes with other paintings such as Liberty Leading the People and The Massacre at Chios . These works showcase the evolution of Delacroix's style, from his romantic period to the emergence of a unique pictorial language, blending powerful emotions and visual splendor.
Anecdote
“Beauty lies in the ephemeral, and it is essential to immortalize it.” These words from Eugène Delacroix evoke the precise moment when the idea for this canvas blossomed in his mind. Imagine him, on a sunny morning, strolling along the banks of the Seine, the light playing on the surfaces, inspiring that moment when every object becomes art.
Major exhibitions
Salon of 1827