Coastal Classics

An atmospheric 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the warm, golden light of a Mediterranean harbor.

A tranquil 18th-century Italianate landscape featuring classical ruins and a misty coastal horizon.

A luminous 19th-century view of Somerset House along the Thames at sunset.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur and daily activity at the entrance to the historic Arsenal.

A charming maritime genre scene capturing a quiet moment of conversation between two sailors at a bustling harbor.

A charming 19th-century American folk art painting depicting a paddle-wheel steamer in a tranquil harbor at sunset.

A serene 19th-century maritime scene depicting the quiet transition between shore and ship in calm coastal waters.

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

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

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

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

An evocative Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the sun-drenched architecture and lively atmosphere of the Piazzetta San Marco.