Coastal Classics

This 17th-century Dutch maritime scene captures the dynamic interplay of sea and sky as a sailing barge maneuvers through the waves.

An elegant 18th-century marine painting capturing the power and grace of a sailing ship in the Thames Estuary.

A masterful Impressionist scene by Édouard Manet capturing the rugged maritime labor of the French coast.

A spirited impressionist study by John Singer Sargent capturing a gentleman in repose on the Dutch coast.

This classic 17th-century coastal scene captures the atmospheric beauty of the Dutch shoreline with luminous clouds and charming figure studies.

A luminous 19th-century oil painting capturing the hazy, golden atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon.

A dramatic 19th-century marine painting capturing the power of the North Atlantic off the Icelandic coast.

A classic 17th-century Dutch marine painting capturing a lively day on the coast of Scheveningen.

A classic 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur of the Rialto Bridge.

A masterfully textured marine scene by Félix Ziem, capturing a quiet barge under a vast, luminous sky.

A luminous 18th-century view of Venice's Grand Canal by the master of the veduta, Canaletto.

A masterfully rendered Dutch maritime scene capturing the play of light on sails and the vastness of the coastal sky.