Coastal Classics

A masterful 17th-century marine scene capturing the atmospheric drama of Dutch vessels on a breezy sea.

A masterful 17th-century topographical view of Banda Neira by Johannes Vingboons, blending maritime history with soft, atmospheric Dutch painting.

An elegant 18th-century marine painting capturing the power and grace of a sailing ship in the Thames Estuary.

A breezy 19th-century coastal study capturing the movement of choppy waves against a rugged, rocky shoreline.

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

A dramatic 19th-century watercolor capturing the power of the sea with bold, atmospheric washes and a sophisticated cool-toned palette.

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

A luminous 18th-century view of Venice's Grand Canal by the master of the veduta, Canaletto.

A masterfully rendered 17th-century maritime scene featuring a grand sailing vessel approaching a dramatic coastal fortress.

A vibrant maritime scene capturing the play of light on water and the activity of a coastal harbor.

A luminous Impressionist seascape capturing the dynamic energy of sailing boats departing from the French coast.

A luminous and atmospheric view of the Grand Canal in Venice, masterfully captured with J.M.W. Turner's signature play of light.