Coastal Classics

An evocative harbor scene captured with the soft, luminous light characteristic of the Dutch Hague School.

A dynamic scene of labor on the riverbank, capturing the rugged energy of seventeenth-century life under a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

A bustling 18th-century maritime scene depicting naval vessels and smaller craft in the Thames Estuary.

A classic 18th-century maritime scene capturing the dynamic movement of Dutch sailing vessels on the open sea.

A luminous 19th-century view of the Bosphorus at dawn, capturing the soft light and quiet activity of the Turkish coast.

An atmospheric, luminous depiction of Venice under floodwaters during a golden sunset by Félix Ziem.

A serene 17th-century river landscape capturing the golden, misty light of the Rhine.

An atmospheric 17th-century river landscape capturing the historic skyline of Nijmegen and the bustling activity of a Dutch waterway.

A classic 17th-century maritime scene depicting various vessels near a rugged, fortified shoreline.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur and daily activity at the entrance to the historic Arsenal.

This luminous 1816 landscape by Pierre-Athanase Chauvin captures a serene coastal view near Naples with elegant architectural details.