Coastal Classics

A masterfully composed 18th-century maritime scene by Francis Swaine featuring royal yachts and industrious shoreline fishing.

An atmospheric 18th-century coastal scene capturing the warm light and lush topography of Matavai Bay.

A luminous 18th-century coastal scene capturing the bustling maritime activity of Anjer Point in Java.

An atmospheric 18th-century marine painting depicting a British naval squadron at anchor in the tranquil waters of St. Lucia.

This tranquil 18th-century marine painting captures the stillness of a becalmed English sloop anchored near the shore.

A luminous 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the dramatic beauty of Matavai Bay, Tahiti.

A majestic early 18th-century maritime scene featuring the iconic Eddystone Lighthouse and a fleet of sailing vessels.

A luminous twilight scene by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the golden glow of a summer evening over a Welsh coastal landscape.

A serene 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet majesty of fishing vessels on a tranquil sea.

An elegant 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the rugged coastline and tranquil harbor of Tenerife.

An atmospheric 18th-century Venetian landscape featuring the Grand Canal and the historic Palazzo Bembo.

This 18th-century maritime painting captures the quiet elegance of a small sailing vessel on a tranquil river.