Coastal Classics

A serene 19th-century maritime scene depicting the quiet transition between shore and ship in calm coastal waters.

A vibrant post-impressionist study of sailboats in Cannes, rendered with the luminous palette of Pierre Bonnard.

A striking 17th-century aerial perspective of the historic Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.

A luminous coastal scene by Armand Guillaumin, capturing the dramatic red rocks of Agay through expressive brushwork and a vibrant palette.

A tranquil Australian Impressionist scene capturing a sun-dappled shoreline and wooded slope.

An atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene capturing labor on the dunes through luminous brushwork and dramatic light.

A dramatic 19th-century view of a coastal monastery framed by the rugged opening of a sea cave.

A luminous 17th-century coastal landscape featuring weathered ruins and figures by the water’s edge.

A serene and atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing a luminous afternoon along the waterfront in Istanbul.

A nostalgic scene of childhood curiosity and craftsmanship on a sun-drenched coastal shore.

An evocative Romantic-era interior featuring an open balcony overlooking the historic sun-drenched Bay of Naples.

This 1891 maritime study by Albert Edelfelt captures a peaceful harbor scene with sailing ships and a rowboat in soft, atmospheric gouache.