Coastal Classics

This tranquil 1885 marine painting captures a quiet coastal scene in Hirvisalo with a moored sailing ship at dusk.

An atmospheric study of light and sea, this 19th-century marine painting captures the quiet dignity of a French harbor.

A luminous Mediterranean coastal scene capturing the warm, atmospheric light of late 19th-century Spain.

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

An atmospheric oil painting by Joaquín Sorolla, capturing the rugged, luminous beauty of the San Sebastián coast.

A serene coastal scene capturing the quiet beauty of sailboats on a calm sea beneath a vast, atmospheric sky.

A delicate coastal scene by James McNeill Whistler, featuring silhouetted figures against a serene watercolor sea.

An ethereal, tonalist study of Valparaiso Harbor by James McNeill Whistler, featuring soft blues and earthy neutrals.

A serene 17th-century maritime scene capturing the quiet majesty of Dutch ships at rest under a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A spirited impressionist study by John Singer Sargent capturing a gentleman in repose on the Dutch coast.

An atmospheric study of light and weather, capturing a lone vessel under a heavy, rain-laden sky.

A dramatic 19th-century marine painting capturing the power of the North Atlantic off the Icelandic coast.