Coastal Classics

An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.

This 1894 oil painting by Frans Hens captures the atmospheric, hazy light of the Scheldt river with loose, evocative brushwork.

A luminous impressionist scene of a white workhorse at the water's edge, rendered in a palette of deep blues and soft violets.

A luminous, pointillist harbor scene by Georges Seurat, capturing the tranquil transition of evening light.

A masterfully atmospheric American Impressionist study of a harbor on a quiet, overcast day.

An atmospheric 19th-century Dutch landscape capturing the quiet beauty of coastal dunes under a soft, expansive sky.

A luminous Impressionist study of vibrant coastal flora set against the rugged beauty of the Maine coastline.

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 dynamic 19th-century seascape capturing the luminous energy of a breaking wave against a distant horizon of sailing ships.

A tranquil 18th-century Italianate landscape featuring classical ruins and a misty coastal horizon.

An evocative 19th-century coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the French shoreline through shifting light and shadow.