Coastal Classics

A striking 17th-century aerial perspective of the historic Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.

A tranquil Australian Impressionist scene capturing a sun-dappled shoreline and wooded slope.

A luminous 17th-century coastal landscape featuring weathered ruins and figures by the water’s edge.

A nostalgic scene of childhood curiosity and craftsmanship on a sun-drenched coastal shore.

An atmospheric maritime scene by James Wilson Carmichael, capturing a dramatic historical encounter under a warm, golden sky.

A tranquil 17th-century Dutch river scene capturing the golden light of a busy harbor and shoreline hunters.

This evocative watercolor by Winslow Homer captures the raw power and atmospheric beauty of the Atlantic surf against the rugged Maine coastline.

A glowing, romantic view of the Gulf of Naples featuring classical ruins and the distant silhouette of Mount Vesuvius.

A luminous early 19th-century river scene capturing the golden light and maritime life of the Thames near Lambeth.

A detailed 19th-century maritime painting of a British battleship undergoing maintenance in a bustling dockyard.

This 1891 maritime study by Albert Edelfelt captures a peaceful harbor scene with sailing ships and a rowboat in soft, atmospheric gouache.

A masterful 17th-century Dutch river scene by Aelbert Cuyp, characterized by soft golden light and atmospheric clouds.