1796
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
A lighthouse on fire at night is a 1796 oil by Joseph Wright of Derby, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a lighthouse engulfed in flames at night. The fire is intense, with bright yellow and orange hues illuminating the dark sky. In the foreground, waves crash against the shore, adding to the sense of turmoil. The lighthouse itself is a dark silhouette, with the fire raging at its top. The surrounding landscape is shrouded in darkness, with only the faint outline of hills visible in the distance. The overall effect is one of drama and intensity, with the fire dominating the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's eye to the fiery lighthouse.
Joseph Wright (3 September 1734 – 29 August 1797), styled Joseph Wright of Derby, was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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