Fog Bell, n.d. STOW WENGENROTH. Lithograph on paper. 1985.028
A favorite piece of mine in the OJAC’s permanent collection is Fog Bell by artist Stow Wengenroth.
This beautiful lithograph depicts a fog bell in the foreground, and a stately lighthouse in the foggy distance.
Lighthouses are beacons- or guides. The light of their lanterns and sound of their bells alerts ships at sea that the coast is near. They stand as symbols of hope and security.
This coming Sunday, August 7th- is National Lighthouse Day. And to celebrate, I have some fun facts for you!
Did you know?
The oldest existing lighthouse in the world is in Spain, and dates from ca. 20 B.C. It is called the Tower of Hercules, and is still functional! (see image in banner above)
Nearly as old, a Roman lighthouse from 40 A.D. is located on the Cliffs of Dover in the UK
The first lighthouse in the United States was constructed in Boston, MA on Little Brewster Island in 1716.
The United States has more lighthouses than any other country!
Speaking of guides, if you would like to explore this and other wonderful works in our permanent collection, I recommend our online collection kiosk!
Visit the Collections page of our website for the link, and discover over 2,300 works of art created throughout the world, from antiquity to present.
Susan Montgomery, Membership Coordinator