Early 19th Century

A magnificent maritime scene capturing a grand sailing ship as it navigates into Portsmouth harbor under a warm, atmospheric sky.

An atmospheric coastal scene by Jacques Raymond Brascassat, capturing the warm glow of the Italian light.

This iconic maritime masterpiece captures the poignant contrast between the fading age of sail and the rising industrial era under a luminous, dramatic sky.

A masterful coastal landscape by John Constable, featuring a dramatic sky and a quiet shoreline.

This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.

This powerful 19th-century seascape captures the raw energy of a storm at sea with breathtaking detail and atmospheric light.

A classic mid-19th-century American genre scene capturing a moment of river life with masterful light and composition.

An atmospheric 19th-century nocturne capturing the architectural splendor of Venice under the soft glow of a full moon.

A dramatic maritime scene capturing the heroic rescue efforts during the wreck of the HMS Magnificent in 1804.

A radiant 19th-century view of the Venetian Grand Canal, capturing the city's unique light and maritime activity.