Coastal Classics

A lively 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the bustle of the Grand Canal near the iconic Rialto Bridge.

A masterfully composed 18th-century maritime scene depicting a historic naval encounter under a vast, atmospheric sky.

A shimmering pointillist masterpiece by Georges Seurat, capturing the serene light of the French coast at low tide.

A glowing, romantic view of the Gulf of Naples featuring classical ruins and the distant silhouette of Mount Vesuvius.

A luminous early 19th-century river scene capturing the golden light and maritime life of the Thames near Lambeth.

A dynamic Post-Impressionist coastal scene by Henry Moret, capturing the rugged beauty of the Brittany shoreline with expressive brushwork.

A detailed 19th-century maritime painting of a British battleship undergoing maintenance in a bustling dockyard.

This 1891 maritime study by Albert Edelfelt captures a peaceful harbor scene with sailing ships and a rowboat in soft, atmospheric gouache.

A masterfully rendered seascape capturing the raw power and kinetic energy of the churning Atlantic ocean.

An atmospheric Post-Impressionist view of Marseille harbor by Albert Marquet, featuring a majestic steamship in soft, muted tones.

This 1824 watercolor captures the dramatic movement of sailing vessels navigating a turbulent sea.

A masterful 17th-century Dutch river scene by Aelbert Cuyp, characterized by soft golden light and atmospheric clouds.