Over a Barrel 

"Over a Barrel" is a still life painting by American artist Scott Fraser, known for his hyperrealistic and whimsical depictions of everyday objects. The work features four small, red monkeys on a taut string between two burning candles, one holding a blue umbrella and another balancing a lit matchstick. The image is filled with a sense of precariousness, balancing danger and amusement, characteristic of Fraser's style. Scattered matches on a tabletop add to the visual tension, emphasizing the fragility of the scene and the potential for a sudden, unpredictable outcome.