Coastal Classics

This atmospheric 1870 coastal scene by Hans Peter Feddersen captures the rugged beauty of the German shoreline.

This 19th-century Venetian landscape captures the golden light reflecting off the Grand Canal and its historic palazzos.

A refined oil study of rivercraft by Johan Christian Dahl, capturing the quiet atmosphere of the Elbe in 1827.

A spirited 19th-century maritime scene depicting the Portsmouth semaphore tower and active harbour life under a bright, cloud-filled sky.

A classic nautical scene featuring a majestic mid-19th-century sailing vessel in a timeless monochrome palette.

A masterful 18th-century maritime scene capturing the dynamic energy of sailing vessels off the English coast.

A striking late 19th-century portrait of a resilient mariner navigating a churning sea.

A sweeping 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet grandeur of British naval ships at anchor in the harbor of Port Mahon.

A sweeping 17th-century view of Canton, China, capturing the bustling port and city skyline beneath a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A meticulously detailed maritime scene by William Daniell capturing the bustling trade at the historic European factories in Canton.

A masterfully detailed seventeenth-century marine scene depicting a Dutch naval fleet in formation.

A majestic naval scene depicting grand sailing ships entering Portsmouth Harbour in the late 18th century.