Hauling in the Lobster Pot by Herbert E. Butler. Two fishermen in a dark wooden boat pull a woven lobster trap from a choppy sea under a grey sky with circling gulls.

Hauling in the Lobster Pot

Herbert E. Butler

1903 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A classic marine scene capturing the rugged toil of two fishermen hauling their catch on a restless sea.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1903 by Herbert E. Butler, this atmospheric work depicts the timeless rhythm of coastal life. Two figures in dark oilskins work in tandem to pull a traditional lobster pot into their small craft, set against a backdrop of muted sea spray and the circling flight of gulls. The muted palette and focused composition lend the piece a grounding, heritage feel.