Coastal Classics

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

A magnificent 19th-century maritime painting capturing the power of an American packet ship in full sail.

An airy and luminous Venetian seascape featuring graceful sailboats and the elegant architecture of the Giudecca.

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

A magnificent maritime scene capturing a grand sailing ship as it navigates into Portsmouth harbor under a warm, atmospheric sky.

A serene coastal scene capturing a sun-drenched cottage on the cliffs of Varengeville.

A luminous 17th-century harbor scene bathed in the warm, golden glow of a setting sun.

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

A serene and atmospheric coastal scene featuring a prominent sailboat bathed in soft, ethereal light.

A luminous coastal scene capturing a social gathering on the sands of Villerville under a dramatic, shifting sky.

This atmospheric beach scene by Eugène Boudin captures the elegant leisure of nineteenth-century coastal life with loose, expressive brushwork.