Coastal Classics

A radiant 19th-century view of the Venetian Grand Canal, capturing the city's unique light and maritime activity.

This 1824 oil painting by Richard Parkes Bonington captures the atmospheric bustle of a French fish market at the water's edge.

An atmospheric 18th-century coastal scene capturing the warm light and lush topography of Matavai Bay.

An intricate and atmospheric oil painting depicting a busy mid-19th century shipyard under a vast, cloud-filled sky.

An atmospheric 19th-century Danish landscape capturing the dramatic play of light over the tranquil Mariager Fjord.

A luminous 19th-century maritime painting capturing the tranquil morning light over Copenhagen's harbor.

A masterwork of Romantic atmosphere depicting a lone sailing vessel emerging from a luminous fog.

A luminous 18th-century coastal scene capturing the bustling maritime activity of Anjer Point in Java.

An atmospheric 18th-century marine painting depicting a British naval squadron at anchor in the tranquil waters of St. Lucia.

A vibrant 19th-century oil painting capturing the golden light and maritime energy of the Istanbul harbor.

A solitary figure overlooks the churning surf of the Breton coast in this atmospheric impressionist work.

An atmospheric 19th-century marine painting capturing the quiet majesty of a Dutch frigate on the water.