Coastal Classics

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

A moody, atmospheric harbor scene capturing the shimmering reflections of a sunset over the water.

A powerful and atmospheric seascape capturing the raw energy of waves crashing against a rocky shore under a gathering storm.

A poignant and masterfully rendered scene of a coastal funeral procession in a Victorian fishing village.

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

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age marine scene featuring sailing vessels amidst rolling waves and a vast atmospheric sky.

This 19th-century maritime painting captures the dynamic energy of a busy harbor landing with masterful brushwork.

An atmospheric 19th-century seascape capturing the soft light and dramatic clouds of the Isle of Wight coast.

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