A View of Poolbeg Lighthouse

About this work

The painting depicts a lighthouse on the right side of a stone path that extends into the water. The lighthouse is made of stone and has a small door and window on the front. A flag flies from the top of the lighthouse. To the left of the path, a ship is being tossed about in the waves. In the background, a mountain range is visible under a cloudy sky. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. This painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.