Coastal Classics

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 breathtaking maritime scene capturing the golden hour as fishing vessels anchor under a radiant, cloud-swept sky.

A luminous coastal scene capturing the daily rhythms of 19th-century life on the shores of Brittany.

A masterfully atmospheric 19th-century maritime scene depicting frigates at rest in a peaceful harbor.

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

A luminous marine masterpiece by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the serene atmosphere of sailing vessels becalmed in the Dutch port of Dordrecht.

A vibrant Impressionist scene of sailboats on the water at Argenteuil by Claude Monet.

A serene coastal landscape featuring a historic stone tower overlooking a calm sea, accented by lush Mediterranean flora.

A luminous Post-Impressionist landscape capturing the vibrant light and rugged beauty of the French coast.

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

An atmospheric 19th-century view of Lake Geneva featuring sailboats and the historic town of Nyon under a soft, expansive sky.