Coastal Classics
Shipping off Woolwich
Thomas Mellish
A stately maritime scene of sailing vessels off the coast of Woolwich, captured in a luminous 18th-century style.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Coastal Classics
The Capture of the Nuestra Señora de Cavadonga by the Centurion
Samuel Scott
A dramatic 18th-century naval battle scene capturing the intensity of a historic high-seas encounter.
Coastal Classics
San Cristoforo, San Michele, and Murano from the Fondamenta Nuove, Venice
Canaletto
An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.
Coastal Classics
Men-of-War in Harbour
Charles Brooking
This classic 18th-century maritime painting captures the majestic presence of large sailing warships anchored in a peaceful harbor.
Coastal Classics
The Arrival of the Russian Embassy in Amsterdam
Abraham Storck
A masterful Dutch maritime scene depicting the grand arrival of a diplomatic envoy in 17th-century Amsterdam.