Coastal Classics

An expansive 17th-century landscape of colonial Brazil, featuring a group of figures set against the ruins and vistas of Olinda.

This atmospheric coastal landscape captures an 18th-century ferry boat journeying along a rugged shoreline under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

This atmospheric 19th-century landscape captures the quiet beauty of a river town under an expansive, light-filled sky.

A lively 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the bustle of the Grand Canal near the iconic Rialto Bridge.

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.

A masterfully rendered seascape capturing the raw power and kinetic energy of the churning Atlantic ocean.

An atmospheric 17th-century river scene capturing the golden light and expansive skies of the Dutch countryside.

A masterful marine scene capturing the raw power and atmospheric beauty of the Norwegian coast.

A dramatic and atmospheric maritime scene by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the majesty of historic sailing vessels at sea.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age beach scene capturing the bustling life of the coast under an atmospheric sky.

A detailed 19th-century realist painting capturing dockworkers during their midday break.