Lighthouse in the Storm — Moody Coastal Art Print

About this artwork

A tall white lighthouse stands on a dark headland on the left of this lighthouse print, its lantern lit a warm yellow and its weathered tower stained with rust. A small keeper's cottage with a red roof sits at its base, behind a thin iron railing.

The sea is in full fury. Green-grey waves roll in from the right and burst against the rocks in towering white spray, while lower ledges disappear under foam. The rocks themselves are heavy masses of brown, burgundy and olive, laid on in thick strokes. Above, the clouds churn in deep crimson, olive and navy, but just behind the tower a break opens up in glowing gold, as if the sky is answering the lamp. It is a classic image of endurance and shelter, made in the spirit of Victorian marine art.

About Lighthouses

Lighthouses have guided ships past dangerous coasts for centuries. Each one has its own pattern of flashes, known as its light characteristic, so that sailors can identify it at night, and many towers wear distinctive colours or stripes so they can be recognised by day. The Fresnel lens, developed by the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel in the 1820s, allowed their beams to be seen much further out to sea. Most lighthouses were once tended by resident keepers, but nearly all are now automated.

How to style it

A natural fit for a bathroom, hallway or study with navy, sea-green or charcoal walls, or anywhere in a coastal home. Pair it with the Cliffs of Moher for a dramatic seascape pair. Explore the full Moody Vintage Landscapes collection.