Coastal Classics
View of Istanbul
Félix Ziem
A vibrant 19th-century oil painting capturing the golden light and maritime energy of the Istanbul harbor.
Romantic Classic
Graceful, soft-edged works with warmth, elegance, and old-world charm.
Soft light, graceful subjects, and traditional elegance make this look warm, polished, and inviting.
Coastal Classics
Beached Vessels and a Wagon near Trouville
Richard Parkes Bonington
An atmospheric coastal scene depicting the quiet industry of nineteenth-century French shores under a luminous, expansive sky.
Coastal Classics
Off the Needles, Isle of Wight
Edward William Cooke
A serene 19th-century marine scene depicting grand sailing vessels near the iconic white cliffs of the Isle of Wight.
Coastal Classics
Variations in Pink and Grey: Chelsea
James McNeill Whistler
A sophisticated and atmospheric composition in delicate tones of rose and slate grey by James McNeill Whistler.
Coastal Classics
Sunlight
Frank Weston Benson
A luminous Impressionist study of bright coastal light and elegant form by Frank Weston Benson.
Coastal Classics
The Reception at Villa Carlotta, Lake Como
Bartolomeo Giuliano
A luminous 19th-century scene of an elegant arrival at Villa Carlotta on the shores of Lake Como.