Coastal Classics

A dramatic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the raw power of a storm at sea.

A serene and moody coastal study by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the quiet harmony of the sea and shore.

A serene 19th-century Dutch landscape of a riverside town bathed in warm, atmospheric light.

A dramatic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the HNLMS Medusa in a naval engagement within the Shimonoseki Strait.

A powerful 19th-century coastal scene featuring the iconic cliffs of Étretat amidst a turbulent sea.

A vibrant 18th-century Venetian veduta capturing the ceremonial return of the Doge's state galley amidst a crowded harbor.

A luminous and dynamic scene of Spanish fishermen working with their nets under a brilliant, sun-drenched sky.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape by Francesco Guardi, capturing the majestic San Giorgio Maggiore from across the shimmering lagoon.

This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.

A dramatic and atmospheric coastal scene capturing the powerful collision of land and sea in a painterly style.