Coastal Classics

A charming 18th-century watercolor capturing the atmosphere of a sea voyage on a Dutch packet ship.

A majestic 17th-century marine painting depicting a grand Dutch return fleet from Batavia.

An atmospheric maritime scene by James Wilson Carmichael, capturing a dramatic historical encounter under a warm, golden sky.

A tranquil 17th-century Dutch river scene capturing the golden light of a busy harbor and shoreline hunters.

An expansive 17th-century landscape of colonial Brazil, featuring a group of figures set against the ruins and vistas of Olinda.

This evocative watercolor by Winslow Homer captures the raw power and atmospheric beauty of the Atlantic surf against the rugged Maine coastline.

This atmospheric coastal landscape captures an 18th-century ferry boat journeying along a rugged shoreline under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

A classic 17th-century maritime scene capturing the dramatic tension of ships at sea during a storm.

A masterful J.M.W. Turner seascape capturing the atmospheric light and motion of sailing ships in a regatta.

An evocative 19th-century marine painting capturing the majesty of a tall ship at sea under a brilliant, atmospheric sky.

This atmospheric 19th-century landscape captures the quiet beauty of a river town under an expansive, light-filled sky.