Cape Henry Lighthouses In Virginia Acrylic Print
by Skip Willits
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Cape Henry Lighthouses In Virginia acrylic print by Skip Willits. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
Both the old (on the left) and the new (on the right) Cape Henry lighthouses in Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA. Capes Henry and Charles in Virginia... more
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Artist's Description
Both the old (on the left) and the new (on the right) Cape Henry lighthouses in Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA. Capes Henry and Charles in Virginia at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay were named after the two sons of King James of England. The first lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay was erected on Cape Henry in 1792 at a cost of $15,200, most likely an outrageous sum for that time. The sandstone tower is 90 feet tall and a local man, Laban Gossigan, became the first keeper.
The Virginia Governor offered President Washington assistance in erecting a tower at the current site. It seems that a certain amount of materials were placed at that location by the state and they would be available for the construction by the Federal government. Blowing and shifting sands had buried the building materials and they had to be replaced. The contract to build the tower was signed by Alexander Hamilton and awarded to an New York brick layer, John McComb, Jr.
During the Civil War t...
About Skip Willits
I am a professional photographer specializing in lighthouse, maritime, nature and urban photography. I've been published in many national books and magazines, and am the publisher and co-publisher of numerous lighthouse and wildlife posters. I have led a number of tours for the Smithsonian Institution and produced multimedia slide shows for them and others. I have visited and photographed two thirds of all the lighthouses on the east coast, and probably have the image of your favorite. Just ask! I have also written a number of articles published by regional magazines in both Maryland and New Jersey. I sell and lease images to publishers. I have wall art appropriate for both the wholesale and retail levels. I welcome any and...
$88.00
Skip Willits
Thanks Brenda.
Brenda Harle
Beatiful image Skip! Love your lighthouses! =)
Skip Willits
Thanks Mary Lynn and Svitozar
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Beautifully composed and captured Virginia lighthouses Skip! LF
Svitozar Nenyuk
Incredible work! Gorgeous! L/F
Skip Willits
Thanks Marvin.
Marvin Spates
Amazing twin lighthouses!!!
Skip Willits
Thanks Sandi.
Sandi OReilly
Awesome capture of both of these, Skip!!!
Skip Willits
Thanks Joe.
Joe Vella
Great shot of these historic lighthouses. Wonderful description.
Skip Willits
Thanks Ben.
Ben Prepelka
Great story behind this pair of lighthouses! Would love to see them one day! Fav!
Skip Willits
Thanks Flees Photos
Flees Photos
beautiful image skip. l/f
Skip Willits
Thanks Irina, Beverly, Prisca and Rudy.
Rudy L Henderson
Congratulations
Prisca Osuji
Congrats
Beverly Guilliams
Congrats!!........ A Beautiful Blessing......v.
Irina Sztukowski
Grand congratulations! Great art! Awesome sale!
Skip Willits
Many thanks to my buyer from Kiln, MS.
Skip Willits
Many thanks the my buyer from Boscobel, WI
Skip Willits
Thanks Alana.
Alana Thrower
Very cool to see two together! Wonderful image! l/f/t
Skip Willits
Thanks Wayne.