Coastal Classics
The Wreck of the East Indiaman 'Dutton' in Plymouth Sound
Thomas Luny
This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.
Early 19th Century
Romantic atmosphere, neoclassical structure, and early landscape painting with feeling.
Works from the early 1800s balance romantic feeling, classical structure, and a growing sense of atmosphere.
Coastal Classics
Dutch Yachting on the Zuider Zee
Edward William Cooke
A dynamic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the energy of Dutch sailing vessels on the open water.
Coastal Classics
The Bay of Naples
Ivan Aivazovsky
A glowing Romantic seascape capturing the tranquil atmosphere of the Bay of Naples at sunset.
Coastal Classics
Yarmouth Jetty
John Crome
A classic marine painting capturing the atmospheric coastal life of 19th-century England with a focus on a weathered wooden jetty.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Battle of La Hogue
George Chambers
A stirring 19th-century depiction of a historical naval engagement, filled with dramatic action and golden light.