Artwork
Lighthouse No. 8
Lighthouse No. 8 is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist Burt Barnes. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Lighthouse No.
About this work
Overview
Lighthouse No. 8 is a watercolour painting created by Burt Barnes around 1920. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a snow-covered scene featuring a lighthouse and an adjacent small building with a sloping roof. The lighthouse's light source is prominent against the softer background.
Technique & Style
Loose brushstrokes and blended colours, including blues and grays, characterise the work. The artist's use of contrasting light and colour creates a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed 'B. Barnes' in the corner, confirming its attribution to Burt Barnes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Burt Barnes painted watercolors of coastal scenes and wild blooms around 1920. Two small sheets in the bundle show Wildflowers and Lighthouse No. 8—both tiny, precise studies in muted greens and grays. The lighthouse…
