18th Century

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

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

An 18th-century Venetian architectural fantasy featuring dramatic Gothic ruins and a sunlit obelisk beside the water.

An atmospheric 18th-century nocturne depicting fishermen at work in a serene, moonlit harbor.

An 18th-century maritime masterpiece by Dominic Serres depicting sailing ships in the harbor of Havana.

A lively Mediterranean harbor scene rendered with atmospheric light and exquisite detail.

A classic 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur and daily canal life of the city.

This masterfully detailed 18th-century maritime painting captures the grand launch of the British warship 'St Albans' at Deptford.

A majestic late-18th-century marine painting by Dominic Serres, capturing the power and elegance of British naval ships.

A masterful 18th-century maritime painting depicting a historic naval engagement with luminous atmosphere and intricate ship detail.

A lively 18th-century Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the daily commerce and architecture of Mestre.

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