Early 19th Century

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.

A masterful Romantic oil study capturing the raw atmospheric power of a waterspout over the Bay of Naples.

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.

This 1844 marine painting captures the raw power of the ocean with churning whitecaps and an atmospheric, storm-swept sky.

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.

A majestic 19th-century maritime scene featuring the merchant ship 'Malabar' navigating dynamic coastal waters.