The artwork “Barbecue,” created in 1982 by the artist Eric Fischl, belongs to the contemporary realism art movement and falls under the genre painting category.
The artwork depicts a suburban backyard scene centered around a swimming pool. In the foreground, a red wooden picnic table holds a bowl containing large fish. To the left, a man stands by a barbecue grill, presumably cooking. In the center, a topless man is dramatically depicted holding his head as flames emit from it, creating a striking and surreal focal point. In the background, two individuals are seen swimming in the pool. The setting is characterized by a modern house, lush greenery, and palm trees, contributing to a vibrant, yet intricate, portrayal of everyday life combined with surreal elements.
