The Lighthouse Of Cabrillo Watercolor By Daniel Clarke

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Medium:

Watercolor

Size - (USA):

11 W x 15 H x 0.1 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

27.9 W x 38.1 H x 0.3 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Landscape

Edition:

Original

Artwork ID:

630673

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Artwork Description:

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood watch over the entrance to San Diego Bay for 36 years. At dusk on November 15, 1855, the light keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the light for the first time. What seemed to be a good location 422 feet above sea level, however, had a serious flaw. Fog and low clouds often obscured the light. On March 23, 1891, the light was extinguished and the keeper moved to a new lighthouse location closer to the water at the tip of the Point. Today, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse still stands watch over San Diego, sentinel to a vanished past. The National Park Service has refurbished the interior to its historic 1880s appearance - a reminder of a bygone era. Ranger-led talks, displays, and brochures are available to explain the lighthouse’s interesting past.

Artwork Keywords:   California, Point Loma, Cabrillo, Lighthouse, Watercolor, Vista, Original Watercolor

Materials:   Watercolors