Phare des Baleines, France

Phare des Baleines

30cm x 40cm (12" x 16")

€40,00

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Phare des Baleines is one of France’s most striking lighthouses, standing 59 meters tall on the western tip of Île de Ré. Built in 1854 to replace an older 17th-century tower, this neoclassical lighthouse overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and serves as a vital navigational aid. Its powerful beam, reaching up to 50 km (31 miles), helps guide ships past the island’s shifting sands and strong currents.

The name Phare des Baleines—Lighthouse of the Whales—comes from the whales once commonly seen in the surrounding waters. Today, it remains a popular landmark, with 257 steps leading to panoramic views of Île de Ré’s coastline.

€40,00

Printed with archival pigment ink on 290gr art paper with a slightly textured silk finish.

Pigment inks are designed to be stable over long periods of time, allowing prints to be displayed (under proper conditions) for many decades.

All mounts and backing boards are lignin-free, alkaline-sized, pH neutral and are calcium carbonate buffered to enhance their useful lifespan by minimising the effect of atmospheric pollutants.

Available in 3 sizes mounted only or framed measuring:

- 151mmx 203mm (8″ x 6″) | image size 10cm x 15cm
- 304mm x 406mm (12″ x 16″) | image size 21cm x 30cm
- 406mm x 508mm (16″ x 20″) | image size 29cm x 41cm
The art print comes mounted in a heavy board with backing.

The mounted print comes wrapped in a cellophane bag for extra protection and include their own story and some fun facts on an insert.

All mounted prints are also available in a white solid wood frame. The frame measures 20mm deep and has a 20mm wide border.

All frames are made locally here in Ireland and constructed out of hardwood and painted white.