Serene Quiet

An 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the serene harbor of Plymouth with golden, atmospheric light.

This classic 18th-century view captures the architectural dignity of Canterbury's West Gate in soft, atmospheric light.

An elegant 18th-century watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, capturing a lively social gathering at a military review.

A serene Japanese ink-and-wash landscape depicting wild geese alighting on a tranquil, misty sandbar.

A masterful atmospheric landscape by Thomas Gainsborough, depicting the tranquil beauty of the English countryside with soft, painterly textures.

An atmospheric 18th-century oil landscape by Richard Wilson, featuring tranquil waters and romantic ruins.

An elegant 18th-century Parisian landscape capturing the grand architecture of Place Louis XV from the banks of the Seine.

This delicate 18th-century wash drawing by Paul Sandby captures the quiet charm of a rural wooden bridge in a soft, atmospheric palette.

An exquisite 18th-century view of Venice's bustling waterfront by the master of perspective, Canaletto.

This elegant ink wash painting captures the resilient beauty of plum blossoms with expressive, calligraphic brushwork and ample negative space.

A delicate 18th-century watercolor by J.M.W. Turner capturing the quiet industry of a rural English autumn.

This elegant architectural drawing captures the historic Spaarnwouder Gate in Haarlem with refined 18th-century precision.