Breakers in Moonlight

Frank Montague Moore (1877-1967) was an English-born American artist renowned for his coastal-town landscapes and mural paintings. Born in Taunton, England, Moore studied at the Liverpool School of Art and the Royal Institute before immigrating to the United States in 1903. He gained prominence during his time in Hawaii and California, and became the first director of the Honolulu Museum of Art in 1925. Moore was celebrated for his vibrant use of color and his moonlit scenes, which were showcased both in Honolulu and on the island of Maui. Later in his career, he focused on portraying the beauty of the California coastline, particularly the Monterey Peninsula, solidifying his reputation as a master of coastal landscapes.