Coastal Classics

A luminous and dynamic scene of Spanish fishermen working with their nets under a brilliant, sun-drenched sky.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape by Francesco Guardi, capturing the majestic San Giorgio Maggiore from across the shimmering lagoon.

A lively 18th-century watercolor capturing the celebratory atmosphere of a coastal town greeting a returning naval fleet.

A dramatic maritime scene capturing the heroic rescue efforts during the wreck of the HMS Magnificent in 1804.

This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.

A dramatic and atmospheric coastal scene capturing the powerful collision of land and sea in a painterly style.

A dramatic and masterfully rendered 19th-century marine scene depicting ships battling rough seas at daybreak.

A dramatic and finely detailed depiction of a historic naval engagement by marine artist Nicholas Pocock.