Coastal Classics

This 1608 river landscape by Jan Brueghel the Elder captures the lively maritime activity on the Scheldt near Antwerp.

A moody and minimalist 19th-century sea study capturing the quiet drama of twilight on the water.

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

This atmospheric oil study captures the soft light and architectural silhouettes of 19th-century Cairo reflected in the tranquil Nile.

A dramatic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the power of the sea as a steamship navigates a storm.

A stately 19th-century maritime portrait capturing the 'Euphrates' sailing through rolling waves against a dramatic sky.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling activity and architectural grandeur of the Grand Canal.

A dynamic 17th-century Dutch marine painting featuring merchant ships navigating choppy seas under a magnificent atmospheric sky.

A striking mid-19th-century coastal landscape capturing the intense glow of a setting sun over the beach at Sark.

A dramatic 18th-century naval battle captured with atmospheric golden light and billowing smoke.

A serene Neoclassical landscape capturing the harmony of ancient ruins and the Italian coast.

A dramatic 19th-century marine painting capturing the power of the sea and the struggle of a sailing vessel against a stormy coast.