Boat Paintings

A striking vintage oil on canvas depicting a majestic sailing ship navigating rolling ocean waves beneath a bright, expansive sky. The composition captures both movement and elegance...

Tall Ship Gunship at Sea signed, Ambrose (20th century) Oil on canvas, framed. Signed lower right. Framed: 24.5 x 29 inches Canvas: 22 x 26 inches Provenance: private collection, UK....

Lord Byron Standing on the Shore British School, circa 1919 Oil on panel, framed inscirbed/ signed? lower left and indistinctly dated Frame: 7 × 8 inches Panel: 6 × 7 inches Provenan...

Jean Laurent original oil on canvas painting “sailboats at sea”. signed to lower right. In good condition measures 42x30

Swedish coastal moonlight scene with sailing boats signed H. Gunnarsson, oil on canvas. A large scale marine painting depicting several sailing boats navigating a moderately rough se...

Cadaqués Costa Brava Mediterranean Harbor with Fishing Boats and Whitewashed Village Artist: Rafael Durán Benet (1931–2015) Medium: Oil on canvas laid on cardboard Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in (33 x 41 cm) Frame: Unframed Origin: Spain Subject: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village Style: Post-Impressionist, Mediterranean Modernism Period: Mid-20th century Condition: Good vintage condition, with minor signs of age consistent with an original period artwork. Please refer to the photographs for full details. Signature: Signed lower right “R. Duran” Description A highly atmospheric Mediterranean coastal scene by Rafael Durán Benet, depicting the unmistakable visual world of Cadaqués on the Costa Brava, with traditional fishing boats resting in the foreground and a cluster of luminous whitewashed houses rising behind the harbor. The composition combines several of the most desirable subjects in 20th-century Catalan painting: Cadaqués, the Costa Brava, Mediterranean architecture, fishing boats and brilliant coastal light. Durán Benet constructs the scene with broad, confident brushwork and a sophisticated palette of turquoise, ivory, ochre, green and deep violet. The boats are reduced to strong, elegant shapes, while the white façades of the village dissolve into soft planes of light and color. Rather than pursuing photographic detail, the artist captures the atmosphere of Cadaqués through rhythm, light and simplified form. The turquoise water creates a luminous horizontal band across the composition, while the boats and architecture establish a balanced sequence of shapes characteristic of his mature Mediterranean landscapes. The painting evokes the quiet charm of the historic fishing village of Cadaqués, one of the most iconic artistic destinations on the Costa Brava and one of the great recurring subjects of modern Catalan art. Biography Rafael Durán Benet was born in Terrassa, Catalonia, in 1931 and died in Barcelona in 2015. He was the nephew of Rafael Benet i Vancells, the important Catalan painter, critic and art historian, who played a significant role in his early artistic development. During the 1950s Durán Benet settled in Cadaqués, on the Costa Brava, where the Mediterranean landscape became one of the defining themes of his career. The village, its harbor, whitewashed architecture, fishing boats and surrounding coastline provided him with an enduring visual vocabulary. Cadaqués was also one of the great artistic meeting points of 20th-century Europe. During his years there, Durán Benet moved within the cultural environment associated with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp and Pablo Picasso. His first solo exhibition was held in 1958 at Sala Vayreda in Barcelona. He later exhibited extensively in Barcelona, Madrid and Cadaqués, as well as internationally in cities including Paris, London, Houston and Los Angeles. He also maintained a longstanding relationship with the prestigious Sala Parés in Barcelona. In 1980, Durán Benet received the Henri Forman Prize from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 2011, the city of Terrassa honored him with a retrospective exhibition at the Sala Muncunill. His paintings are immediately recognizable for their luminous Mediterranean palette, simplified architecture, expressive brushwork and ability to transform everyday coastal scenes into poetic studies of light and atmosphere. Artistic Inspiration This work belongs directly to the great tradition of Mediterranean and Costa Brava landscape painting that shaped modern Catalan art during the 20th century. The subject of Cadaqués places the painting within a particularly important artistic context. The village became internationally associated with artists including Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, while its extraordinary light, rocky coastline, fishing boats and whitewashed architecture attracted generations of painters. Durán Benet interprets this world through a personal post-impressionist language. His broad brushwork, simplified forms and flattened perspective give the composition a modern character, while his sensitivity to atmosphere preserves the intimacy and authenticity of traditional Mediterranean landscape painting. A particularly appealing example of Spanish and Catalan Mediterranean painting, combining several highly searchable and collectible subjects: Cadaqués, Costa Brava, Mediterranean harbor, fishing boats, whitewashed village and Spanish modern art. Cadaqués paintings are especially sought after for their association with the artistic heritage of the Costa Brava and with figures such as Salvador Dalí, Picasso and Duchamp. This work offers that cultural connection while retaining the decorative immediacy and color that make Mediterranean paintings especially attractive in contemporary interiors. Its compact 13 x 16.1 inch format makes it particularly versatile for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic European art with strong regional identity. Ideal for collectors of Spanish Modern Art, Catalan Painting, Cadaqués Painting, Costa Brava Art, Mediterranean Landscape, Harbor Painting, Marine Painting, Fishing Boat Art, Post-Impressionism and Mid-Century European Painting. 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This original oil on canvas by Italian artist Renato Longanesi (b. 1931) depicts a magnificent fully rigged sailing vessel moving through a powerful open sea. The dramatic ship domin...

Framed oil on canvas. Signed S WALTERS Picture Size: 20 x 30" (50 x 76cm) Framed Size: 26 x 36" (66 x 92cm) 1811-1882 This is a typical piece by Samuel Walters. He typically placed...

Olof Arborelius (1842–1915) Sweden Fishing Boats in Moonlight, probably Stockholm Archipelago signed lower right O. Arborelius oil on canvas unframed 59 × 89 cm (23.2 × 35 in) fram...

Bob Sanders Original Marine Oil Painting on Canvas Large 42x29 Framed Sailing Ships. In good condition

Sunset at Öresund with Kronborg Castle, late 19th century Danish school, oil on canvas. Original gilt wood frame. The present small format painting depicts Öresund at dusk, viewed from the Danish coast, with Kronborg Castle visible across the water in the middle distance. The castle is shown in a subdued atmospheric light, its towers and buildings softly defined against the pale evening sky. Several sailing boats are visible on the Sound, while in the foreground a small wooden boat has been hauled up onto the sandy shore. Rocks, posts and traces of seaweed provide additional detail along the water's edge. The work, most likely from the end of the 19th century, is executed on an unusually small canvas for a finished coastal view of this type. The intimate format, measuring only 18 × 14 cm, suggests that it may have been painted as a small personal memento, study, or gift, rather than as a formal exhibition work. The restrained palette of pale blue, ochre, grey and warm yellow is particularly effective in conveying the evening light. The distant architecture is handled with a light and economical touch, while the foreground boat and shoreline are painted with more defined brushwork. Despite its modest dimensions, the artist has created a convincing sense of recession from the beach across the water towards Kronborg. Kronborg and the surrounding coastline of northern Zealand were important subjects for Danish artists throughout the 19th century. The area around Helsingør, Kronborg and Øresund attracted painters from the Danish Golden Age onwards, while the coast and fishing communities continued to provide subjects for later 19th-century artists. Marine painting was an established speciality within Danish art, with artists such as Carl Dahl, Carl Frederik Sørensen...

On offer is a tranquil marine scene set at dusk or dawn, featuring a large, square-rigged vessel resting on calm waters. SUBJECT: The prominent vessel is a brig or a small bark, a t...

This original oil on canvas by K. Bosen depicts a dramatic maritime battle between historic sailing vessels on the open sea. Two imposing tall ships dominate the composition as smoke...

Painting for me is an experience, where we learn every day and unlearn what we’ve learnt, and also as a portal to connect to the past, present & future. I was inspired to create thi...

After Amaldus Nielsen (1838–1932) Norway Evening at Fredrikstad, 1918 signed indistinctly, possibly “Hj. U…”, and dated “18” lower right oil on board unframed 42 × 55 cm (16.5 × 21.7 in) framed 53 × 65 cm (20.9 × 25.6 in) Comparative work: Amaldus Nielsen, Aften ved Fredrikstad (Evening at Fredrikstad), 1909, oil on canvas, present location unknown. Condition report: Very good condition with bright and clear colors. Ready to hang. Please contact the gallery for a detailed condition report. Essay: This atmospheric evening seascape was painted in 1918 by an as yet unidentified artist and closely follows Amaldus Nielsen’s Aften ved Fredrikstad of 1909. The relationship between the two compositions is unmistakable. In both, a sailing boat occupies the central waters beneath an expansive and dramatically clouded sky, while a narrow strip of intense evening light separates sea from horizon. Smaller vessels recede into the distance, establishing both scale and a sense of stillness across the broad surface of the water. The present painting is nevertheless not a mechanical copy. The unidentified artist has altered several details and developed the scene through a more concentrated and chromatically intense palette. The central vessel is brought into sharper prominence, its sails forming a strong silhouette against the illuminated horizon. Deep blues dominate the foreground water and the upper sky, while streaks of orange, ochre and pale turquoise register the last light of sunset. The sky occupies approximately two thirds of the composition and becomes almost a subject in itself. Heavy clouds gather above the tranquil water, their dark masses opening intermittently to reveal passages of luminous blue and warm reflected light. The model for the composition was created by Amaldus Nielsen, one of the most important Norwegian painters of the coast during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born at Halse near Mandal in 1838, Nielsen studied in Copenhagen before continuing his training with Hans Gude at the Düsseldorf Academy. Gude’s emphasis on close observation of landscape remained fundamental to Nielsen, but he gradually moved away from the constructed romantic landscape towards an increasingly direct study of nature. Nielsen became especially associated with the coastlines of southern and western Norway and has often been described as one of Norway’s earliest naturalist landscape painters. From the 1860s onward he frequently completed paintings outdoors before the motif, an unusually direct working method in Norwegian art of the period. Light, weather and changing atmospheric conditions became central to his practice. The same location might be returned to repeatedly under different conditions of morning, evening, mist or changing weather. Fredrikstad and its surrounding archipelago formed part of this geography. Nielsen is documented working at Arisholmen near Fredrikstad as early as 1884, and surviving paintings demonstrate his continued interest in the coastal landscape of Østfold. By the time he painted Aften ved Fredrikstad in 1909, the theme of boats at rest or moving quietly across evening water had become deeply embedded within his art. The 1909 painting...

Artist: Alexander Shandor Title: Spring Medium: Oil on Hardboard Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 20'' x 31.5" x 0.3" inch (50 x 77x 1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type: ...

A beautiful large late 19th or early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a beach landscape with yachts on the sea beyond, by William Langley. A similar work by the artist depicting ...

French School, late 17th Century Mediterranean Harbour with Lighthouse and Shipping oil on panel, circular composition unframed 20 cm (7.9 in) framed 33.5 × 33.5 cm (13.2 × 13.2 in...

English Naval Shipping Scene with Sailing Vessels at Sea Oil Painting English School, early to mid 19th century oil on canvas, in period gilt frame Framed: 29 x 39 inches Canvas: ...

Vintage impressionist lake landscape oil painting with sunburst thru the clouds. Oil on canvas. Measuring: 9.5 by 12 inches overall, and 8.5 by 11 painting alone.

Willard Dixon is celebrated for contemporary landscapes that offer viewers a place of quiet reflection. Known for his luminous depictions of the American West, he captures space, lig...

Tall ship at sunset, oil on canvas, signed and dated “Otto Lindberg 1925” A tranquil maritime scene rendered in a delicate palette of violet, rose, lavender and warm yellow. Against ...

A pair of mid-century Impressionist beach landscapes depicting Rio de Janeiro , ca. 1960. Oil on canvas, each measures 12 x 16 inches; 15 x 19 inches framed. Signed indistinctly lo...

This original oil on canvas, signed Bailey, depicts a magnificent tall sailing ship making its way through rolling ocean waves beneath a luminous blue and lavender sky. The fully rig...

Signed lower right, 'C. J. Dickman' for Charles John Dickman (American, 1863-1943), titled lower right 'Etaples' and dated 1899. Born in Germany, Dickman came to the United States ...

This vibrant painting depicts the historic Hendrick Hudson side-wheel steamboat, majestically cruising across the Hudson River on a bright sunny day. The grand three-deck vessel, wit...

An atmospheric twilight scene by Alessandro Altamura, depicting a tranquil river teeming with activity, likely set near the forest landscape of Fontainebleau in France. The compositi...

Beautiful vintage oil on canvas depicting a classic sailing ship navigating rolling ocean waves under a bright sky filled with soft clouds. The composition captures both movement and...

Adam Silo (1674-1764) A Dutch Whaling Fleet off the Greenland Coast Oil on canvas No visible signature Canvas Size 16 7/8 x 24 3/8 in Framed Size 24 x 31 1/2 in Provenance With Fran...

The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheeba British School, early 19th century, apparently unsigned though the previous owner insisted it was. after the earlier painting by Claude Lorrai...

William Anderson (1757-1837) Marine scene - shipping off the harbour walls Oil on panel Painting size 8 x 12 in Framed size 12 x 15 in Provenance The Parker Gallery, London. Willi...

This atmospheric marine painting, Twilight in Gibraltar, is a characteristic work by the Danish artist Lauritz (Laurits) Bernhard Holst (1848–1934), whose oeuvre is closely associate...

Vintage American sunset seascape oil painting. Measuring: 28 by 32 inches overall, and 20 by 24 painting alone. Signed. Framed.

Sailboats Moored before the Palazzo Ducale, Venice English School (mid 19th century), unsigned Framed: 21 × 23 inches Canvas: 14 × 17.5 inches Medium: oil on canvas, framed in antiq...

Dimensions with frame: 28,3 x 37 x 4 cm Signed and titled "C. Carelli Napoli" in the lower right corner. A closely related companion painting by the same artist—depicting a similar view of the Bay of Naples under different atmospheric conditions and of identical dimensions—is also currently available, offering the opportunity to acquire a rare and decorative pair. This charming and atmospheric landscape depicts a lively scene along the Bay of Naples with the majestic Mount Vesuvius rising in the background. The composition captures the vibrant character of southern Italy, where daily life unfolds along the waterfront beneath the iconic volcano. In the foreground, a bustling open-air market is sheltered beneath large canvas awnings supported by wooden poles. Groups of figures gather around tables, creating a sense of activity and local color. Their lively gestures and varied attire animate the scene, suggesting a moment of social exchange and commerce. Beyond the market, the calm waters of the bay reflect the warm tones of the sky. Small fishing boats and rowboats glide across the harbor, guiding the eye toward the distant shoreline where the city of Naples stretches along the coast. Dominating the horizon, Mount Vesuvius releases a delicate plume of smoke, adding both drama and authenticity to this classic Neapolitan view. The artist skillfully balances narrative detail with atmospheric landscape painting. Warm sunlight illuminates the architecture and shoreline, while soft clouds diffuse the sky, enhancing the depth and tranquility of the scene. The painting reflects the tradition of 19th- and early 20th-century Italian veduta and tourist paintings, highly sought after for their romantic depictions of historic Italian landscapes. This evocative work would make a wonderful addition to collections of Italian landscape painting, Grand Tour subjects, or historic views of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Mount Vesuvius painting, Naples harbor painting, Bay of Naples landscape, Italian coastal painting, Naples cityscape painting, Vesuvius volcano painting, Neapolitan landscape painting, Italian harbor scene, Grand Tour painting, Italian market scene painting, Naples waterfront painting, antique Italian landscape, signed G Carfelli Napoli, Italian coastal cityscape, 19th century style Italian painting, European harbor painting...

Circle of Charles-François Lacroix de Marseilles (c. 1700-1782) A mediterranean port Oil on canvas Canvas size - 26 3/4 x 34 1/4 in Framed size - 34 x 40 in Provenance With Norman A...

Off the Coastline by G. Selby (British, second half 20th century) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 40 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very good c...

Morning Mist oil/canvas 9x12 unframed, 12.63 x 15.63 framed signed LR Morning Mist is a landscape oil painting that showcases a beautiful soft misty morning in the summer with a sail...

Preparing the Ships Coastal Marine Scene with Figures and Sailing Vessels English, mid 19th century oil on board, framed in a gilt moulded frame Framed: 10.75 x 14.5 inches Board: ...

Montauban Harbour signed by Fanch Lel Size: 11.75 x 12 inches (height x width) Oil painting on thick board, unframed Inscribed Verso Condition: Good condition overall with minor sur...

Boathouse Landscape by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9 x 10.5 inches Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of aging. Prov...

Yvonne Canu 1921 – 2008 Signed bottom right and signed and titled on the reverse. Painting Size: 24 x 29" (61 x 74cm) Outside Frame Size: 31 x 36" (79 x 91cm) Yvonne Canu is cur...

The River Cottage by Clive Madgwick (1934–2005) signed & dated 1980's oil on canvas, framed in an elaborate swept frame framed: 18 x 23 inches canvas: 13 x 17.5 inches Provenance: pr...

Up for sale is an antique British oil painting on canvas, signed “G. Wylle” in the lower area, depicting a picturesque riverside village scene with historic stone buildings, a tower ...

Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (Danish/American, 1850-1921) Signed: Antonio Jacobsen, 1907 (lower, right) " The Steamship Jamestown of the Old Dominion Line ", 1907 Oil on Board ...

Francis Swaine (1725-1782) Shipping of Jersey Oil on canvas Painting size 8 1/4 x 20 1/2 in Framed size Provenance with The Parker Gallery. Francis Swaine (1725–1782) was one of t...

The Venetian Backwater French artist, signed and dated 29/4/2000 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 48.5 x 35 inches canvas: 46 x 32 inches condition: very good provenance: priv...

Artist: Marilina Marchica Title: Blue Landscape Year: 2026 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 60 × 90 × 2 cm (23.6 × 35.4 × 0.8 in) Signature: Signed on the back Certificate of Authen...

Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats in a Harbor By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) Size: 9.5 x 13 inches (height x width...

This early 20th-century Mediterranean marine oil painting by Hungarian artist Rudolf Négely (1883–1941) depicts sailboats along a colorful southern European coast. Signed lower right...

Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749) Rough Seas Oil on canvas Signed lower right Canvas Size 18 x 24 in Framed Size 23 x 30 in Peter Monamy was an acclaimed British marine painter of the...

Boats Arriving at the Harbour by Fanch Lel Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board , unframed Condition: Good condition overall with minor surface handling marks ...

Landscape in Holland (titled verso) Dutch School, 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 42 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, Eng...

Tim Thompson captures the quiet drama of competitive sailing in this luminous marine scene. A fleet of racing yachts moves across calm blue water, their billowing white sails rising ...

Title: Miniature Watercolor of Bristol Looking Toward Clifton Suspension Bridge by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Waterc...

A Colorful, Modern Maine Coastal Scene Painting, "White Boat in Harbor" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit autumn landscape painting most likely painted near the quiet rural harbor town of Penobscot, Maine. The painting is acrylic on canvas, dates from the 1950s and has a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any New England coastal home or summer cottage in Maine. Artwork size: 20 x 36 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted frame (Framed size: 21 3/4 x 36 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak", lower left; titled on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

Ella Boocock Hoedt Harbor Scene Oil on board 14 5/8 x 15 3/4 inches Ella Boocock Hoedt was born in Philadelphia in 1889. She was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art ...

This original mid-century oil painting depicts a majestic tall sailing ship cutting through calm waters at sunset, its full sails illuminated by warm hues of gold, crimson, and soft ...

“Magic Umbrella” by Serg Graff is an original, one-of-a-kind acrylic painting that blends realism with whimsical fantasy. Set on a sunlit Florida beach, the composition invites viewe...

Brilliantly-colored oil on canvas depicting the French countryside, with "les flâneurs," (people strolling) along the bank of the river. The eye of the viewer follows the river past ...