Peek into Paintings - Lighthouses in Marine Art

Описание: Lighthouses are a common symbol closely associated with New England. Why were lighthouses built, and who operated them? Join us as we delve into paintings and photographs that feature depictions of lighthouses, and more!

The Peek into Painting programs feature high resolution images of our paintings to zoom in on all the details. See our paintings and other images as never before! Learn about the artist and the history and geography behind the subject of the painting.

Painting: Unknown Artist, 1860, “Ship BLACK HAWK”
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Painting: Unknown Artist, 1833, “Brig KENTUCKY”
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Painting: Unknown Artist, “Bark INVESTIGATOR Entering River Gironde”
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Painting: William Pierce Stubbs, “Schooner Eliza J. Pendleton”
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Photograph: “Heron Neck Lighthouse with Visitors,” 1956, Caroll Thayer Berry Collection
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Photograph: “View of...lighthouse...on Matinicus,” National Fisherman Collection
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Check out “When the Bell in the Lighthouse Rings” here: https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-122001/

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