Coastal Classics

An atmospheric 17th-century coastal scene featuring the historic city of Salé and active sailing ships under a dramatic, clouded sky.

A vibrant Impressionist seascape capturing the rugged beauty and shifting light of the Brittany coast.

A serene Impressionist river scene by Vincent van Gogh, featuring sun-drenched boats and a shimmering expanse of water.

A tranquil and detailed 17th-century Dutch river scene by Abraham Storck, capturing the golden age of maritime life.

This evocative impressionist portrait captures a fellow artist at work against the serene, muted backdrop of a coastal shore.

A classic maritime scene featuring grand Dutch sailing vessels and a small boat of figures under an atmospheric sky.

A luminous watercolor study of medieval coastal ruins and river life by J.M.W. Turner.

An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.

This 1894 oil painting by Frans Hens captures the atmospheric, hazy light of the Scheldt river with loose, evocative brushwork.

A luminous, pointillist harbor scene by Georges Seurat, capturing the tranquil transition of evening light.

A vibrant mid-19th-century maritime scene capturing the bustling energy of Boston Harbor with bold colors and stylized clouds.