Phare Collection

Petit Minou lighthouse, Plouzane, Brittany, France

Phare de Kermorvan
Remo Daut

Elevations and plans of the Eddystone Rock lighthouse, built with dovetailed granite
FLO4591503 Elevations and plans of the Eddystone Rock lighthouse, built with dovetailed granite and blocks by John Smeaton in 1759. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577568 English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

The colossus at Rhodes, ancient lighthouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea
FLO4577093 The colossus at Rhodes, ancient lighthouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Dieppe, ferry Brighton in motion, lighthouse, 1907 (postcard)
951581 Dieppe, ferry Brighton in motion, lighthouse, 1907 (postcard); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century
CSO4983159 Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century -); Photo © DDF

Phare du Petit Minou
Thomas Siegel

Lighthouses, in the calm sea and in the tempete - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4727560 Lighthouses, in the calm sea and in the tempete - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577854 English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship

Lighthouse (phare)

Brier Island Lighthouse Brier Island Nova Scotia, Canada

Lighthouse. West Cape Prince Edward Island, Canada

Lighthouse at Covehead Harbour Prince Edward Island, Canada

Lighthouse in sand dunes at Covehead Harbour Prince Edward Island, Canada

Lighthouse Cap d'espoir Quebec, Canada

Lighthouse; Phare de Pointe-a-la-Renommee Pointe-a-la-Renommee Quebec, Canada

Lighthouse on Gaspe Peninsula La Martre Quebec, Canada

Phare du Cap Levi Lighthouse near Fermanville, Manche, Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy, France

Coastal path at Phare du Cap Levi near Fermanville, Cotentin Peninsula, Manche, Normandy, France

Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660933 Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Water Party: tourists abandon a sea voyage due to bad weather. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas
FLO4690631 The Water Party: tourists abandon a sea voyage due to bad weather. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, after a sketch by J

Le phare de Brehat, pres Treguier, departement des Cotes-du-Nord (engraving)
3644356 Le phare de Brehat, pres Treguier, departement des Cotes-du-Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le phare de Brehat, pres Treguier)

Les Sables-D Olonne, Chenal du Port et Tour d Arundel, servant de Phare (colour photo)
2804087 Les Sables-D Olonne, Chenal du Port et Tour d Arundel, servant de Phare (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Sables-D Olonne)

Lighthouse in a storm, Dieppe (colour litho)
3094217 Lighthouse in a storm, Dieppe (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse in a storm, Dieppe. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Harbour and Jetty at Algiers, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
CHT268755 The Harbour and Jetty at Algiers, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by Leblanc, Theodore (1800-37); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Jetee a Alger; ); eArchives Charmet; French

World Map, from Le Theatre du Monde or Nouvel Atlas
CHT172438 World Map, from Le Theatre du Monde or Nouvel Atlas, 1645 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Calais, France - The Lighthouse Date: 1913

The keeper of the lighthouse of Amen, on the French coast
GIA4766590 The keeper of the lighthouse of Amen, on the French coast, had remained isolated from the mainland for 53 days due to bad weather conditions

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
CHT185961 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the
CHT171876 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

Lighthouse at Honfleur, 1864-66 (oil on panel)
NUL115906 Lighthouse at Honfleur, 1864-66 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 26.5x40 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Le Minou
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Sus Bogaerts

Environnement-Littoral-Bretagne
Photo prise le 21 juin 2005 de la pointe du Raz, a Plogoff, le phare de la Vieille et l Ile de Sein. Acquisition, conservation, protection : le conservatoire du littoral

Ouessant island, Brittany, France. A beach near Pointe de Pern, the most westerly point of the Ouessant island

St. Mathieu lighthouse, Finistere region, Brittany, France

Calais, France - the Lighthouse
Calais Lighthouse (Phare de Calais), located in the port of Calais, France, serving as a navigational aid to ships and ferries travelling in the Straits of Dover. circa 1910s

Calais, France - Vetillard bridge and lock
Calais, France - Vetillard Bridge and lock, passing over the Saint Omer Canal (Canal de Calais a Saint Omer). The Calais Lighthouse (Phare de Calais) is visible in the background. Date: circa 1910s

Tangiers, Morocco - The Lighthouse. Date: circa 1909

Dunkirk, France - Dunkirk Lighthouse
Dunkirk Lighthouse (phare de Dunkerque, or phare de Risban), France - the highest automated first order lighthouse in France

Dunkirk, France - Lighthouse
Dunkirk Lighthouse (phare de Dunkerque, or phare de Risban), France - the highest automated first order lighthouse in France

View of the Lighthouse at Gatteville (oil on canvas)
XIR181591 View of the Lighthouse at Gatteville (oil on canvas) by Petit, Jean Louis (1795-1876); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Alexandria, Egypt - The Lighthouse Date: circa 1905

Franz Joseph Quay - Port Said, Egypt Date: circa 1910s

Franz Joseph Quay and Lighthouse - Port Said, Egypt
Francois (Franz) Joseph Quay and Lighthouse - Port Said, Egypt Date: circa 1904

Lighthouse at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Lighthouse on the East Jetty (Harbour Wall) at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France Date: circa 1903

Lighthouse on the Gallipoli Peninsula
Lighthouse on the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) Peninsula Date: circa 1919

Gatteville lighthouse or phare is 75 metres high and was built 1829-1834 Pointe de Barfleur Cotentin Peninsula Normandy
MAB-893 Normandy France Gatteville lighthouse or phare is 75 metres high and was built 1829-1834 Pointe de Barfleur Cotentin Peninsula Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

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"Guiding Lights: Exploring the Beauty of Phares Around the World" From the rugged cliffs of Petit Minou lighthouse in Plouzane, Brittany, France to the elegant walkway leading up to the German Pavilion at Exposition Universelle in Paris, 1900 - phares have long captivated our imagination. These towering structures not only serve as beacons for ships navigating treacherous waters but also stand as symbols of resilience and hope. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves on Brier Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the Brier Island Lighthouse proudly watches over its coastal community. Further east lies West Cape Prince Edward Island's majestic lighthouse, standing tall against crashing waves and endless skies. Covehead Harbour offers a double delight with two distinct phares; one nestled amidst sand dunes and another overlooking a picturesque harbor. Both exemplify how these architectural marvels seamlessly blend into their natural surroundings. Cap d'espoir Quebec beckons us with its striking lighthouse perched atop rocky cliffs. Its steadfast presence reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, there is always light to guide us forward. Traveling along Pointe-a-la-Renommee Quebec unveils yet another mesmerizing phare; a testament to human ingenuity and determination. This beacon stands strong amidst changing tides and ever-shifting sands. As we journey through La Martre Quebec on Gaspe Peninsula, we are greeted by an enchanting lighthouse surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. The interplay between this man-made structure and nature's elements creates a harmonious symphony for all who witness it. Finally, clouds dance above Prince Edward Island's captivating lighthouses - casting shadows that add depth to their already awe-inspiring presence. These celestial formations remind us that even when darkness looms overhead, there is always beauty waiting to be discovered.