Coastal Classics

This 1813 oil painting by John William Lewin depicts a vibrant Australian fish catch against the historic backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age beach scene capturing the bustling life of the coast under an atmospheric sky.

A detailed 19th-century realist painting capturing dockworkers during their midday break.

A classic American masterpiece capturing the dynamic energy of a sailboat leaning into a fresh breeze.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century view of Venice's iconic Grand Canal, capturing the timeless elegance of the city's architecture and waterways.

This 1608 river landscape by Jan Brueghel the Elder captures the lively maritime activity on the Scheldt near Antwerp.

A moody and minimalist 19th-century sea study capturing the quiet drama of twilight on the water.

An evocative Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the sun-drenched architecture and lively atmosphere of the Piazzetta San Marco.

This atmospheric oil study captures the soft light and architectural silhouettes of 19th-century Cairo reflected in the tranquil Nile.

A dramatic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the power of the sea as a steamship navigates a storm.

A stately 19th-century maritime portrait capturing the 'Euphrates' sailing through rolling waves against a dramatic sky.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling activity and architectural grandeur of the Grand Canal.