Coastal Classics

This 19th-century Venetian landscape captures the golden light reflecting off the Grand Canal and its historic palazzos.

A luminous 17th-century harbor masterpiece capturing the warm glow of sunset across a bustling classical seaport.

A refined oil study of rivercraft by Johan Christian Dahl, capturing the quiet atmosphere of the Elbe in 1827.

A spirited 19th-century maritime scene depicting the Portsmouth semaphore tower and active harbour life under a bright, cloud-filled sky.

A classic nautical scene featuring a majestic mid-19th-century sailing vessel in a timeless monochrome palette.

A meticulously detailed 19th-century maritime painting of a naval vessel under construction.

A sweeping 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet grandeur of British naval ships at anchor in the harbor of Port Mahon.

A masterfully detailed seventeenth-century marine scene depicting a Dutch naval fleet in formation.

An atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene featuring sailing vessels navigating the iconic entrance to Rio de Janeiro's bay.

A masterfully executed 18th-century maritime scene by Joseph Vernet, capturing the grand scale of a coastal harbor under dramatic light.

A luminous Impressionist masterpiece capturing two figures walking along the Spanish coast in a brilliant display of Mediterranean light.

A classic 19th-century maritime painting capturing the grand presence of an East Indiaman merchant ship at sea.