Coastal Classics
Waiting for Boarding
Narcisse Berchère
A vibrant Orientalist landscape capturing a moment of anticipation along a busy shoreline.
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
Captured English Ships after the Four Days’ Battle
Willem van de Velde the Younger
An evocative 17th-century marine painting depicting a group of majestic sailing vessels under a dramatic, expansive sky.
Coastal Classics
Dutch Ships in the Roads of Texel
Ludolf Bakhuizen
This magnificent 1671 maritime painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen captures the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age with its towering vessels and atmospheric sky.
Coastal Classics
The Louvre and the Seine, Paris (c. 1670)
Unknown Artist
A grand 17th-century panoramic view of the Seine in Paris, capturing the architectural majesty of the Louvre and the bustling activity of the river.
Coastal Classics
Two Dutch Merchant Ships Under Sail Near the Shore
Willem van de Velde the Elder
A masterful 17th-century maritime scene showcasing the intricate beauty of Dutch merchant ships in a moderate breeze.