Coastal Classics

A peaceful Impressionist depiction of boats on a river in soft, dappled light.

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 luminous and atmospheric impressionist view of the Rhine river at Rhenen, featuring the town's iconic Gothic tower.

This quintessential Impressionist landscape by Alfred Sisley captures the fleeting effects of light and color on a riverside scene.

A vibrant Dutch Golden Age river scene filled with atmospheric light and the intricate details of 17th-century commerce.

A moody and atmospheric marine study by James Ensor, depicting a lone rower in a heavy mist.

A vibrant post-impressionist coastal scene by Paul Gauguin, featuring figures on a cliff edge overlooking a dreamlike landscape.