This is an original gouache painting on an antique lithograph of a lobster. The lobster comes from an old British fishing book from 1920.

Lobsters are often associated with the symbolism of regeneration and transformation as well as strength. The nude model, who posed for this painting, embodies all of these things — while sensitive, she puts on a hard exterior.

The painting measures 7 x 8 inches. The blue striped mat is a nod to the sea, and this piece has been framed in antiqued fluted silver. The final dimensions are 14 x 15 inches. This original artwork arrives framed and ready to hang.