Lobster On A Table
Artist
Bernard Langlais
CultureAmerican
Date1968
MediumPlastic | Canvas | Fabric
Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler
Object number0.3238.11
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a costume of a lobster on a table. It is comprised of a white canvas, set horizontally with gray edging and a blue strip. A lemon slice, parsley, and 2 crackers rest on the "table" while the body of clear red plastic, comes up through the middle. The red plastic is painted to resemble lobster, who has clear plastic claws. A black leotard is underneath the plastic body and canvas plate.ProvenanceMrs. Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 1969; Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler, 1971?. Exhibition History"Fantasy in Fabric: The Artist as Couturier," The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., April 19 - June 3, 1990; Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Tx., Oct. 27 - Dec. 30, 1990; Birmingham Museum of Art, Al., Feb. 1 - March 31, 1991; Portland Museum of Art, Me., Oct. 27, 1994 - Jan. 22, 1995.
