Coastal Classics

A dynamic 19th-century maritime scene capturing sailing vessels amidst a spirited sea near the Portuguese coast.

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 evocative marine scene capturing the atmospheric glow of moonlight over a quiet coastal shore.

A serene impressionistic seascape featuring children wading in the reflective waters of an ebbing tide.

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

This tranquil 19th-century Japanese landscape captures a misty river scene with rugged cliffs and elegant pine trees.

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.