Cape Disappointment Lighthouse sits atop a high bluff of the same name, on the southwestern-most point of land in Washington state, on the northern side of the mouth of the Columbia River, overlooking the mighty river as it empties into the Pacific Ocean. It's also the place where Lewis and Clark first looked out on that vast ocean, when the "Expedition of Discovery" finally reached the continental coastline of the United States. The mouth of the Columbia is also one of the most trecherous stretches of water in the world for every vessel attempting to "cross the bar" and enter the massive river. It is the place of over 2,000 documented shipwrecks on the ever-changing sandbars that guard the entrance. Hence the need for not just one lighthouse, but two. A few miles north of Cape Disappointment is North Head Lighthouse, perched on a similar tall bluff facing west into the gales of the Pacific Ocean and warning sailors of the dangers in store at the river's mouth.
Also Available in Canvas, Metal, and Acrylic Prints
All prints are available as a Handcrafted Custom Framed Print - I love building custom orders!
Any print can be combined with a handcrafted, custom hardwood frame with or without a companion mat board.
Pictured are three styles of handcrafted moulding I currently produce, but I'm always open to new ideas and always working on my own new framing concepts.
Art Deco Mahogany: Any species of wood with the rough bark left intact on the sides. I add Art Deco corner devices, and a high-gloss Mahogany finish. A unique contrast between the rough bark and the high-gloss finish for an intriguing presentation.
Art Deco Cherry w/Black Walnut: These frames are made from Cherry, which darkens over time, and uses Art Deco corner devices made of Black Walnut in varying arrangements.
Black Walnut: This Black Walnut moulding is clean, elegant and minimal, setting off the artwork nicely.
Although printed mat boards are one of my trademarks, the mat board may also be clear of imagery and in its pristene condition.
Finally, I use anti-reflective, UV-resistent, museum-quality glass or acrylic to cover and protect my prints.
Please call me to discuss your project: 509-327-3182
e: scott@scottbassettstudios.com
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