Coastal Classics

A classic 19th-century maritime portrait of the clipper ship Vermont in full sail.

A majestic mid-19th-century maritime painting of the HMS Raleigh navigating coastal waters.

A detailed 17th-century maritime painting capturing the busy activity of a northern port under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

A grand 18th-century scene of naval ceremony and ship launching at Deptford docks.

An elegant maritime scene capturing the soft light and activity of a Dutch coastline.

An atmospheric 17th-century maritime scene capturing a moment of ceremonial grandeur on the high seas.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age seascape capturing the tension of small boats on a restless sea.

This evocative coastal scene captures the golden light and tranquil waters of the Gulf of La Spezia.

A luminous watercolor study of medieval coastal ruins and river life by J.M.W. Turner.

This atmospheric 1852 oil sketch by Félix Ziem captures the quiet movement of fishing vessels under a dramatic, light-filled sky.

A masterfully composed 18th-century maritime scene depicting a historic naval encounter under a vast, atmospheric sky.

An atmospheric 17th-century river scene capturing the golden light and expansive skies of the Dutch countryside.