Watercolor on Paper
22 × 15 in
Private collection

In Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Charles Cherry captures the enduring presence of one of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses. Perched above a rugged coastline, the lighthouse stands stark white against a veil of mist, its lantern room capped in rich, weathered red. The foreground rocks are rendered with warm ochres and intricate textures, anchoring the scene in earthy contrast to the cool fog drifting through the evergreens beyond. Cherry’s nuanced brushwork conveys both the strength of the structure and the softness of the surrounding landscape. It is a portrait not only of a place, but of its atmosphere—timeless, watchful, and deeply rooted in the rhythm of sea and shore.