Coastal Classics
The Harbor, Monhegan Coast, Maine
George Bellows
This 1913 coastal scene by George Bellows captures the rugged beauty of Maine with expressive, textured brushwork and deep ocean blues.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
Coastal Classics
Ship in Distress off a Rocky Coast
Simon de Vlieger
A dramatic maritime scene of a vessel navigating a tempestuous sea against a rugged coastline.
Coastal Classics
The Prodigal Son among Classical Ruins
Jan Weenix
A masterful Dutch Golden Age scene blending dramatic classical architecture with a lively narrative and a serene coastal vista.
Coastal Classics
Sea in Stormy Weather
Théodore Gudin
This 1844 marine painting captures the raw power of the ocean with churning whitecaps and an atmospheric, storm-swept sky.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
Attack on San Salvador
Andries van Eertvelt
A dramatic 17th-century maritime battle scene by Andries van Eertvelt, capturing the intensity of naval warfare.