Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Great Lakes Lighthouse" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 32c Great Lakes Lighthouse stamp issued June 17, 1995. Although they are called lakes, from the point of view of a lighthouse keeper these bodies of water share nearly all the characteristics of seas -- including the difficulties that are often encountered in the construction of light towers. America's Great Lakes, like the nation's Atlantic and Pacific waters, require coastal lights, harbor lights, lightships and channel lights to provide safe passage for the vessels that ply their waters. Lighthouses are much-needed beacons that were built in a variety of challenging locales, including atop a reef, at the end of a pier and on a precipitous cliff. Image Size: 11.5 x 13.25 in. Overall Size: 14 x 16.25 in. Unframed. (B15041) See More