Coastal Classics

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

A sweeping 17th-century view of Canton, China, capturing the bustling port and city skyline beneath a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A meticulously detailed maritime scene by William Daniell capturing the bustling trade at the historic European factories in Canton.

An atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene capturing the quiet beauty of a Breton bay.

An elegant impressionist portrait of a woman on the Baltic coast by Lovis Corinth.

A majestic naval scene depicting grand sailing ships entering Portsmouth Harbour in the late 18th century.

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

An atmospheric 17th-century harbor scene alive with figures, livestock, and the warm glow of the Italian coast.

A moody and atmospheric maritime scene featuring two figures in a small boat under a vast, textured sky.

A masterfully executed maritime scene featuring traditional sailing vessels on a serene expanse of water.

A muted, atmospheric scene of nineteenth-century life on the Dutch coast by Vincent van Gogh.

A luminous and charming watercolor scene depicting a moment of childhood music by a quiet 19th-century harbor.