Coastal Classics

A luminous 19th-century view of the Bosphorus at dawn, capturing the soft light and quiet activity of the Turkish coast.

A moody, atmospheric harbor scene capturing the shimmering reflections of a sunset over the water.

A powerful and atmospheric seascape capturing the raw energy of waves crashing against a rocky shore under a gathering storm.

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

A dramatic 17th-century seascape featuring English warships navigating wind-swept waves.

A dynamic 19th-century seascape capturing the luminous energy of a breaking wave against a distant horizon of sailing ships.

A dramatic 19th-century coastal scene capturing the power of the sea against the Sussex shoreline.

A masterfully atmospheric watercolor by Winslow Homer capturing the energy of sailors navigating the Caribbean waters.

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

A tranquil 18th-century Italianate landscape featuring classical ruins and a misty coastal horizon.

An atmospheric, luminous depiction of Venice under floodwaters during a golden sunset by Félix Ziem.

This classic 17th-century Dutch maritime scene captures the atmospheric beauty of ships navigating under a dramatic, soaring sky.