Manchester Art Gallery

Still Life

Paterson, Emily Murray (RSW), 1855 - 1934



Still Life

Paterson, Emily Murray (RSW) 1855 - 1934

Summary

Still life of a live lobster climbing on top of an oyster shell, set against a very dark black, plain background. The lobster is painted in a characteristic bright red colour, with mottled patches of orangey red.


Object Name

Still Life

Creators Name

Paterson, Emily Murray (RSW)

Dimensions

unframed: 34.3cm x 42.5cm
framed: 46.2cm x 53.6cm

accession number

1934.486

Collection Group

fine art
British
painting

Place of creation

England

Support

canvas

Medium

oil paint

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