Still Life with Crayfish 1882

"Still Life with Crayfish" (1882) by Gustave Caillebotte is a quintessential example of the Impressionist movement. The painting depicts a carefully arranged still life of a crayfish on a woven plate, surrounded by other table accoutrements, including a stack of plates and a sauce boat. The composition is striking in its casual arrangement of everyday objects, painted with visible brushstrokes and a focus on light and color. The subject matter, like the setting, reflects the bourgeois lifestyle of Caillebotte's time, which he captured with a sharp eye for detail. This artwork showcases the artistic sensibilities of the late 19th century and is a testament to the Impressionist painters' ability to elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.