Lobster Wars 2007

"Lobster Wars" is a realist oil painting by Bo Bartlett created in 2007. The painting depicts two men on a small fishing boat, one standing at the bow and the other sitting at the stern. The man at the bow is wearing a white apron covered in blood, with a red skull and crossbones flag visible in the background. The composition evokes a sense of tension and the hard labor of the men's work, highlighting the dangerous yet important role of lobstering. The painting's realistic style and its focus on the everyday lives of working-class individuals makes it a compelling piece of American realism.