The Lighthouse by the Sea — Charles A. Davies

The Lighthouse by the Sea is a richly illustrated nineteenth-century sheet-music cover centered on a lighthouse standing against a turbulent ocean. Powerful waves break around the tower as its warm beacon cuts across a dark blue-green sky, while a sailing ship battles the rough water nearby. Decorative lettering curves above the maritime scene, giving the composition its distinctive period character.

Words and music are credited to Charles A. Davies, while performer Edwin Harley is prominently featured beneath the illustration. Published by J. C. Groene & Co. in Cincinnati, the cover combines dramatic maritime imagery with ornate commercial typography and naturally aged paper tones. Its lighthouse, stormy sea, sailing vessel, and restrained antique palette create an atmospheric example of nineteenth-century illustrated sheet music.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Cover artist not identified
• Title: The Lighthouse by the Sea
• Original title: The Lighthouse by the Sea
• Series: Historic American Sheet Music
• Date: 1876
• Period: 19th Century
• Place of Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
• Medium: Illustrated sheet music cover

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
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