The Lobster
Object Details
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Date
1908
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Object Type
Paintings
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Medium
Oil on canvas
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Dimensions
25 5/8 x 32 in.
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Inscriptions
Recto:
signed and dated, l.r.: DOVE \ 08
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Credit Line
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Acquisition in memory of Anne Burnett Tandy, Trustee, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 1968-1980
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Accession Number
1980.29
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Copyright
Public domain
Object Description
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American Still LifeFebruary 14–August 16, 2015
Organized in celebration of a recent acquisition, American Still Life highlights the ability of 19th and 20th-century American artists to celebrate the ordinary through their paintings, whether trompe l’oeil masters or modernist photographers.
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From Remington to O’Keeffe: The Carter’s Greatest HitsOctober 6, 2018–March 22, 2019
During the renovation, this exhibition features highlights from the permanent collection, including paintings, photographs, and sculptures, by some of America’s most renowned artists.
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What is the significance of the genre of still life in the history of painting? How have still lifes changed over time?
What can the objects chosen for a still life tell us about the artist, patron, or time in which they were created?
What impact does medium have on the final work of art?
How might public response shape the development of an artist or the development of artistic styles and movements?
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All Levels
Activity 1
The artist painted The Lobster over 100 years ago. Imagine a table full of food today. Students will make a sketch of a modern table scene in the style of Dove. Students should consider: What food and objects are on the table? How are they arranged? What is in the background?Activity 2
Show an image of Raphaelle Peale’s Peaches and Grapes in a Chinese Basket from almost 100 years earlier. Have students compare and contrast the two artworks. Set up a still life in the classroom (a tablecloth and plastic oranges, lobster, grapes) for students to draw. Ask them to think about their choices as they work: Are they choosing realistic colors or less expected ones? Adding straight lines or seeking rounded shapes? Is their setting flat or deep?
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