Coastal Classics

A masterful 1773 oil painting by William Hodges capturing the atmospheric beauty of Fare Harbour on the island of Huahine.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the majestic Santa Maria della Salute from the Grand Canal.

A tranquil 19th-century coastal study capturing the soft light and atmospheric haze of the California coast.

This classic maritime painting captures the elegance of a frigate sailing on the serene waters of the Havel.

A masterful coastal landscape by John Constable, featuring a dramatic sky and a quiet shoreline.

A bright and expansive 1858 coastal view showing the historic harbor of Willemstad, Curaçao.

A masterful mid-19th-century maritime painting capturing warships at anchor under an atmospheric, light-streaked sky.

A serene 18th-century maritime scene capturing the quiet majesty of sailing vessels on a calm sea.

A dramatic and masterful 1902 coastal landscape capturing the raw power of the Irish sea against the cliffs of Donegal.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

A dramatic and evocative coastal scene featuring a lone figure against a luminous, moonlit sea.

An exquisite 18th-century view of Venice's bustling waterfront by the master of perspective, Canaletto.