“Santa Cruz Lighthouse Field" Oil on Canvas Signed Mary DuBois
Viridian Eclection
The Painting Title: Santa Cruz LighthouseArtist: Mary J. DuBois (Santa Cruz, California, 1915–2023)Date: c. 1980s–1990sMedium: Oil on canvasSignature: Signed lower right “M. DuBois”Frame: Period go...
The Painting
Title: Santa Cruz Lighthouse
Artist: Mary J. DuBois (Santa Cruz, California, 1915–2023)
Date: c. 1980s–1990s
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed lower right “M. DuBois”
Frame: Period gold-toned wood frame
Product Description
A serene coastal landscape by California artist Mary J. DuBois, capturing the Santa Cruz lighthouse set against the open horizon of Monterey Bay. The composition places the lighthouse as a quiet focal point within a windswept field, framed by dark cypress trees and softened by a sky filled with layered clouds.
Rendered in gentle, atmospheric brushwork, the painting leans into mood rather than precision. The softened forms and diffused light create a sense of stillness, as if the scene exists somewhere between memory and observation.
DuBois’ use of warm architectural tones against cool coastal blues and greens reflects the unique light of Northern California, giving the piece a distinctly regional character while remaining universally calming.
This is a painting that doesn’t demand attention—it holds it.
Product Details
→ Artist: Mary J. DuBois
→ Origin: Santa Cruz, California
→ Date: c. 1980s–1990s
→ Medium: Oil on canvas
→ Subject: Coastal landscape with lighthouse
→ Signature: Signed lower right
→ Frame: Period gold-toned wood frame
→ Condition: See below
Condition
The painting is in good vintage condition consistent with age.
→ Light surface wear consistent with handling
→ Canvas remains stable with no visible punctures or repairs
→ Paint surface retains strong color and integrity
→ Frame shows minor wear and patina appropriate to age
Overall, the piece presents cleanly and is ready for display.
Why It Belongs in Your Home
Because not everything in a room needs to be loud to matter.
This piece brings something most interiors are missing: restraint. It doesn’t try to impress with scale or complexity. Instead, it creates atmosphere—softening a space, grounding it, and giving your eye somewhere to rest.
The lighthouse itself adds quiet symbolism—guidance, solitude, permanence—without feeling staged or overly romantic. It works just as well in a refined, modern interior as it does layered into something more collected and traditional.
And unlike mass-produced coastal art pretending to have a soul, this one actually does.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
