Coastal Classics

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

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the lively traffic and grand architecture of the Grand Canal.

A serene 18th-century landscape capturing the majestic stone ruins of Caernarfon Castle beside a tranquil estuary.

A tranquil 17th-century maritime scene capturing the elegant forms of Dutch sailing vessels on a still sea.

A charming 19th-century American folk art painting depicting a paddle-wheel steamer in a tranquil harbor at sunset.

A delicate and atmospheric Tonalist harbor scene by James McNeill Whistler, captured in a masterful palette of silver and grey.

A luminous Neo-Impressionist harbor scene captured in Paul Signac’s signature pointillist style.

An atmospheric nocturnal scene by Darío de Regoyos, capturing a tranquil moonlit evening on the promenade of La Concha bay.

A masterfully rendered Dutch Golden Age seascape featuring sailboats on tranquil waters beneath a dramatic, towering sky.

A dramatic 19th-century view of a coastal monastery framed by the rugged opening of a sea cave.