Coastal Classics
Dutch Shipping off the Low Countries
Adam Silo
A classic 18th-century maritime scene capturing the dynamic movement of Dutch sailing vessels on the open sea.
An English Sloop Becalmed near the Shore
Francis Swaine
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This tranquil 18th-century marine painting captures the stillness of a becalmed English sloop anchored near the shore.
$242
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Office
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created around 1750 by Francis Swaine, this oil painting depicts an English sloop and smaller vessels on quiet, reflective waters. The soft, hazy light and detailed rigging reflect the period's mastery of maritime subjects, making it a timeless piece of naval history for any classic interior.
More like this
