Coastal Classics
View of Point Venus and Matavai Bay, Looking East
William Hodges
An atmospheric 18th-century coastal scene capturing the warm light and lush topography of Matavai Bay.
Coastal Classics
Airier seascapes and maritime scenes for calm gathering spaces.
Sea light, harbors, and maritime scenes bring a fresh, airy feel with a more refined coastal sensibility.
Coastal Classics
Fishing Boats in a Calm Sea
Charles Brooking
A serene 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet majesty of fishing vessels on a tranquil sea.
Coastal Classics
Conway Castle
Paul Sandby
A serene 18th-century watercolor capturing the historic Conway Castle under a soft, golden sky.
Coastal Classics
Gondolas on the Lagoon
Francesco Guardi
An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.
Coastal Classics
Cicero's Villa and the Gulf of Pozzuoli
Richard Wilson
A tranquil 18th-century Italianate landscape featuring classical ruins and a misty coastal horizon.