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.

This dramatic 18th-century nocturne captures a serene harbor bathed in the luminous glow of a full moon.

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

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.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural splendor and daily canal life of the Rio dei Mendicanti.

An 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the serene harbor of Plymouth with golden, atmospheric light.

An 18th-century Italian harbor scene bathed in soft, golden light with classical ruins and sailing vessels.

A masterfully composed 18th-century maritime scene by Francis Swaine featuring royal yachts and industrious shoreline fishing.

An atmospheric 18th-century coastal scene capturing the warm light and lush topography of Matavai Bay.