Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the 1870 brick tower near Buxton whose black-and-white spiral daymark has marked its Outer Banks silhouette since 1873.
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- Place
- Cape Hatteras
- Location
- Buxton, North Carolina
- Medium
- Archival pigment print, museum-grade matte
- Sizes
- 5×7 · 8×10 · 12×18 · 16×20 · 16×24 · 24×36 in (USA) · 30×40 · 50×70 · 61×91 cm (Australia & New Zealand, Europe)
The record
The present Cape Hatteras lighthouse dates from 1870 and was moved inland in 1999 as erosion threatened the site.
Its black-and-white spiral stripes make the tower easy to pick out above the dunes in the print. Ochre grass, low green scrub and yellow sand lead down to turquoise Atlantic water. The scene is an interpretation of the coast, not a survey of the tower’s distance from the sea.
What this print shows
I placed the spiral tower above the dune crest and let the sand fence draw the foreground toward it. The bands carry nearly all the architectural detail. Visitor buildings, signs and agency marks were left out. Water appears only at the lower edge, as color rather than a description of current surf.
Common questions
What sizes does the Cape Hatteras poster come in?
United States – unframed: 5×7 in, 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 16×24 in, 24×36 in ($16–$59); framed: 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 24×36 in ($59–$179)
Australia & New Zealand – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$39–US$59); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$95–US$189)
Europe (EU) – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€45–€66); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€89–€179). Shipping is included in every price.
Can I get it framed?
Yes. The framed version comes in a solid oak frame, ready to hang, for United States, Australia & New Zealand, Europe (EU). Choose “framed” under Size & finish.
How long does delivery take?
Every print is made to order through our production partner; the fulfilment location depends on the product and delivery address. United States: 2–3 business days to print plus 5–11 in transit, so about 7–14 business days in all; Australia & New Zealand: 2–3 business days to print plus 7–15 in transit, so about 9–18 business days in all; Europe (EU): 2–3 business days to print plus 5–8 in transit, so about 7–11 business days in all. Orders placed Monday to Friday before 14:00 Copenhagen time count from that day. You get an email with tracking when it ships.
What is it printed on?
Archival, museum-grade matte paper with pigment inks. Unframed prints ship flat or in a sturdy tube depending on size; framed prints ship ready to hang.
What if it arrives damaged, or I change my mind?
Damaged, faulty or wrong prints are reprinted or refunded everywhere – write to us within 30 days with a photo. Customers in the EU also have a 14-day right of withdrawal. See returns & refunds.
Verified 2026-09-04 · artwork inspected against the approved master
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Independent artwork by Surf Haunts. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by Cape Hatteras, or by any organization associated with it. The name of the place is used solely to identify the subject depicted. This is an original illustration, not a photograph.
Made with AI-assisted illustration tools under Surf Haunts' direction and edited by hand before publication. The facts on this page are checked separately against the sources linked in the text above.