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Phare du Four

Phare du Four

The Phare du Four is a picturesque offshore lighthouse in Brittany, France, in the Iroise Sea, near the entry of the Aber-Ildut estuary. Located on an underwater rock, it is among the most exposed lighthouses within the region, having to endure regular pounding by powerful Atlantic waves.

Built between 1869 and 1874, the 28-meter-high granite tower marks the treacherous shallows of the Chenal du Four, a significant sea lane along the Breton coast. Its black lantern against the grey stone is an imposing sight in turbulent seas. Automated since 1993, it remains an essential navigational aid in one of France's most difficult waters.

This masterful depiction has preserved the determination and character of this isolated lighthouse, a monument to the genius and dedication of those who built and maintained it.
€65,00
Materials

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.
Sizing

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.
Care instructions

Avoid hanging in direct sunlight as this may cause the colours to fade and affect the paper. 

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