Eddystone Lighthouse
1846
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1846
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Eddystone Lighthouse is a 1846 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a tall lighthouse standing alone in rough, choppy waves. The sky above is dark and stormy, with patches of light breaking through the clouds. Waves crash hard around the base of the lighthouse, and a small ship can be seen struggling in the distance. The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to show the power of the sea and sky. This style makes the scene feel dramatic and alive. Next, look up *impasto* to see how artists build up paint for bold effects.
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