Coastal Classics

A masterful 1773 oil painting by William Hodges capturing the atmospheric beauty of Fare Harbour on the island of Huahine.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the majestic Santa Maria della Salute from the Grand Canal.

A serene 18th-century maritime scene capturing the quiet majesty of sailing vessels on a calm sea.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

An exquisite 18th-century view of Venice's bustling waterfront by the master of perspective, Canaletto.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the iconic Santa Maria della Salute basilica and bustling canal life.

This serene 18th-century marine painting captures the atmospheric light of the Dutch coast with delicate precision.

This tranquil 18th-century marine painting captures the stillness of a becalmed English sloop anchored near the shore.

A majestic early 18th-century maritime scene featuring the iconic Eddystone Lighthouse and a fleet of sailing vessels.

An elegant 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the rugged coastline and tranquil harbor of Tenerife.

An atmospheric 18th-century Venetian landscape featuring the Grand Canal and the historic Palazzo Bembo.

This 18th-century maritime painting captures the quiet elegance of a small sailing vessel on a tranquil river.