Coastal Classics

A sweeping 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet grandeur of British naval ships at anchor in the harbor of Port Mahon.

A sweeping 17th-century view of Canton, China, capturing the bustling port and city skyline beneath a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A meticulously detailed maritime scene by William Daniell capturing the bustling trade at the historic European factories in Canton.

A luminous Impressionist study of maritime industry and atmospheric light in the port of Rouen.

A dramatic coastal scene featuring expressive clouds and the shimmering waters of Katterød Rev.

A masterfully detailed seventeenth-century marine scene depicting a Dutch naval fleet in formation.

A dynamic impressionistic work capturing the labor and atmosphere of coastal construction at the turn of the century.

A majestic naval scene depicting grand sailing ships entering Portsmouth Harbour in the late 18th century.

An evocative Impressionist seascape capturing the energetic play of light on the crashing surf.

An atmospheric 19th-century coastal scene featuring sailing vessels navigating the iconic entrance to Rio de Janeiro's bay.

A masterfully executed 18th-century maritime scene by Joseph Vernet, capturing the grand scale of a coastal harbor under dramatic light.