Romantic Classic

A dramatic 19th-century view of a coastal monastery framed by the rugged opening of a sea cave.

This evocative 1826 watercolor by David Cox captures a group of figures on a rugged, sun-drenched coastline.

A luminous 19th-century maritime landscape capturing the soft, golden light of the River Medway at Rochester.

This evocative coastal scene captures the golden light and tranquil waters of the Gulf of La Spezia.

A luminous coastal study capturing the atmospheric light of a sunset over Hove Beach.

This 1820 oil sketch by Johan Christian Dahl captures a luminous Neapolitan vista framed by the rugged interior of a coastal grotto.

A serene 19th-century Dutch landscape of a riverside town bathed in warm, atmospheric light.

A luminous coastal scene capturing the sun-drenched atmosphere of the Italian island of Capri.

A striking mid-19th-century coastal landscape capturing the intense glow of a setting sun over the beach at Sark.

A serene 19th-century scene of ship construction along a tranquil French riverbank.

A powerful 19th-century coastal scene featuring the iconic cliffs of Étretat amidst a turbulent sea.