De vuurtoren van Oostende bij zonsopgang 1909

"De vuurtoren van Oostende bij zonsopgang" (The Lighthouse of Ostend at Sunrise) is a 1909 pastel drawing by Belgian Symbolist painter Léon Spilliaert. The artwork depicts the lighthouse of Ostend, Belgium, at sunrise, with a long, slender tower dominating the composition. The muted tones and melancholic atmosphere characteristic of Spilliaert's work are evident in the painting, conveying a sense of isolation and mystery. The soft pastel strokes lend a dreamy quality to the scene, emphasizing the ethereal light of the rising sun.