Coastal Classics

A masterful 17th-century pen drawing by Willem van de Velde the Elder, capturing the majestic detail of a Dutch sailing ship.

A dramatic and atmospheric maritime scene capturing the scale and tension of an 18th-century naval engagement.

A lively and atmospheric Dutch coastal landscape featuring a detailed beach scene under an expansive, billowing sky.

A poignant and masterfully rendered scene of a coastal funeral procession in a Victorian fishing village.

An atmospheric 17th-century river landscape capturing the historic skyline of Nijmegen and the bustling activity of a Dutch waterway.

A luminous impressionist scene capturing the breezy, sun-drenched atmosphere of a summer day by the sea.

A tranquil Impressionist view of the Seine river bank by Stanislas Lépine, capturing the soft light of a Parisian day.

A classic 17th-century maritime scene depicting various vessels near a rugged, fortified shoreline.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur and daily activity at the entrance to the historic Arsenal.

A breathtaking 19th-century oil painting depicting the Hagia Sophia bathed in the soft, golden light of an early morning sun.

A meticulously detailed Flemish harbor scene capturing the vibrant energy of a 17th-century fish market.

This luminous 1816 landscape by Pierre-Athanase Chauvin captures a serene coastal view near Naples with elegant architectural details.