Coastal Classics

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

An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.

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

A bustling 18th-century maritime scene depicting naval vessels and smaller craft in the Thames Estuary.

A classic 18th-century maritime scene capturing the dynamic movement of Dutch sailing vessels on the open sea.

A dramatic and atmospheric maritime scene capturing the scale and tension of an 18th-century naval engagement.

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

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

A serene 18th-century landscape capturing the majestic stone ruins of Caernarfon Castle beside a tranquil estuary.

A detailed 18th-century maritime painting capturing the bustle of British cavalry embarking at a port.

A charming 18th-century watercolor capturing the atmosphere of a sea voyage on a Dutch packet ship.