Serene Quiet

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.

A magnificent French park landscape featuring washerwomen around an ornate fountain, captured with atmospheric light.

A charming Rococo scene of leisure and conversation set within a sun-dappled forest.

An elegant 18th-century Dutch cityscape depicting the serene Amstel river flanked by classic gabled architecture.

An elegant 18th-century Japanese painting depicting the legendary poet Ono no Komachi in a moment of quiet refinement.

A serene 18th-century landscape capturing a quiet moment between figures in a lush, wooded setting.

A serene 18th-century coastal landscape depicting the historic Dartmouth Castle overlooking calm waters dotted with sailing ships.

A masterful 18th-century veduta capturing the architectural grandeur of ancient Rome through Canaletto’s remarkably precise brushwork.