Coastal Classics
View of Point Venus and Matavai Bay, Looking East
William Hodges
An atmospheric 18th-century coastal scene capturing the warm light and lush topography of Matavai Bay.
18th Century
Rococo elegance, neoclassical restraint, and refined portraiture with decorative ease.
Portraits, landscapes, and decorative works from the 1700s bring refinement, softness, and a sense of grace.
Coastal Classics
Conway Castle
Paul Sandby
A serene 18th-century watercolor capturing the historic Conway Castle under a soft, golden sky.
Pastoral Scenes
The Thames from Richmond Hill
John Robert Cozens
A serene 18th-century watercolor capturing the quiet beauty of the Thames valley with delicate, atmospheric washes of color.
Pastoral Scenes
In the Valley Near Vietri
J. M. W. Turner
A serene Italianate landscape featuring elegant stone villas tucked into a verdant, sun-drenched valley.