Coastal Classics
The Battle of Quiberon Bay: The Day After
Richard Wright
A powerful maritime oil painting capturing the turbulent aftermath of a naval engagement in the mid-18th century.
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
The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice
Canaletto
A luminous and detailed veduta of Venice's Grand Canal, showcasing the iconic dome of Santa Maria della Salute under a sweeping sky.
Coastal Classics
An English Ship at Sea Running In a Gale
Willem van de Velde the Younger
A powerful depiction of maritime struggle, featuring English ships tossed by a gale in dark, churning waters.
Coastal Classics
Market Scene in an Imaginary Oriental Port
Jean-Baptiste Pillement
An enchanting 18th-century scene depicting a lively imaginary marketplace filled with vibrant figures and tropical foliage.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The 'Quebec' and 'Surveillante' in Action, 6 October 1779
Robert Dodd
A stirring 18th-century naval scene capturing the intensity of sea combat with masterful light and shadow.