18th Century

This 18th-century marine painting captures the HMS Sutherland navigating rolling green waves under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the industrious life of an 18th-century stonemason’s yard.

A masterfully executed 18th-century maritime scene by Joseph Vernet, capturing the grand scale of a coastal harbor under dramatic light.

A stirring 18th-century maritime scene capturing the intensity of a naval engagement on the high seas.

A serene 18th-century coastal landscape depicting the historic Dartmouth Castle overlooking calm waters dotted with sailing ships.

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

A dramatic coastal grotto scene by Joseph Wright of Derby, featuring figures in shadow against a luminous Neapolitan sunset.

This dramatic 18th-century marine painting captures the atmospheric intensity of a stormy coast as figures struggle against the churning sea.

A masterful 18th-century maritime painting capturing the power and elegance of English sailing ships in a brisk wind.