
Coastal Classics
Entrance to Calais Harbour
David Cox
A serene 19th-century watercolor capturing the soft light and graceful sailing vessels at the entrance to Calais Harbour.

1841 · Paper, Watercolor Paint
This soft, airy 1841 watercolor captures the serene harbor of Wellington, New Zealand, with delicate brushwork and a luminous palette.
$242
For the selected configuration
From $129
2 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
An airy, quiet work with warm, lived-in color — keeps the wall feeling open.
About the piece
Painted by Charles Heaphy in 1841, this expansive watercolor provides a historical view of Wellington Harbour. The composition features a mix of European sailing vessels and Maori waka along the shore, set against the pale, undulating hills of the New Zealand coastline. Its gentle, sun-bleached tones and detailed topographical rendering make it a refined piece of colonial maritime history.
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1841 · Paper, Watercolor Paint
This soft, airy 1841 watercolor captures the serene harbor of Wellington, New Zealand, with delicate brushwork and a luminous palette.
$242
For the selected configuration
From $129
2 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
An airy, quiet work with warm, lived-in color — keeps the wall feeling open.