LighthouseMichael Craig Martin · 1999

  • Creation date1999
  • Dimensions525.0 x 194.0 cm
  • MuseumGovernment Art Collection

Michael Craig Martin (1941 –)

A pioneer of contemporary conceptual art known for fostering the Young British Artists, Sir Michael Craig-Martin creates striking works like An Oak Tree that invite you to rediscover the beauty in everyday objects.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Lighthouse
  • Artist: Michael Craig Martin
  • Year: 1999
  • Original dimensions: 525.0 x 194.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Government Art Collection
  • Color intensity: Vivid
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What was Michael Craig Martin's age when "Lighthouse" was created?

Michael Craig Martin was 58 years old when creating "Lighthouse" in 1999. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1941.

Is "Lighthouse" by Michael Craig Martin a bright or a dark artwork?

Overall, "Lighthouse" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Toward which tone does "Lighthouse" lean?

"Lighthouse" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.

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