Coastal Classics

A sweeping 17th-century view of Canton, China, capturing the bustling port and city skyline beneath a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A meticulously detailed maritime scene by William Daniell capturing the bustling trade at the historic European factories in Canton.

An atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene capturing the quiet beauty of a Breton bay.

An elegant impressionist portrait of a woman on the Baltic coast by Lovis Corinth.

A majestic naval scene depicting grand sailing ships entering Portsmouth Harbour in the late 18th century.

An atmospheric 17th-century harbor scene alive with figures, livestock, and the warm glow of the Italian coast.

A moody and atmospheric maritime scene featuring two figures in a small boat under a vast, textured sky.

An atmospheric 17th-century coastal scene featuring the historic city of Salé and active sailing ships under a dramatic, clouded sky.

A tranquil and detailed 17th-century Dutch river scene by Abraham Storck, capturing the golden age of maritime life.

This evocative impressionist portrait captures a fellow artist at work against the serene, muted backdrop of a coastal shore.

An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.

This 1894 oil painting by Frans Hens captures the atmospheric, hazy light of the Scheldt river with loose, evocative brushwork.