Seascapes paintings have been a popular subject for artists for many centuries and can be seen on Egyptian and Roman murals and pottery. The great empires in history have been based on colonial wars and trade. In most European countries there is a long maritime tradition of exploration, colonization, and the carriage of goods over the oceans. Many seascapes oil paintings are steeped in history. The 15th century saw artists painting seascapes paintings depicting battles and merchant ships returning to the great European city ports. Famous seascape art is available today as seascapes replicas. American artist Winslow Homer painted more gentle scenes of life in the coastal regions of the U.S. whilst Fitz Hugh Lane (Nathanial Rogers Lane) is known for his seascape oil paintings of coastal scenes of around Massachusetts and Maine.
Take a look at our hand-painted oil on canvas seascape paintings which make them perfect wall art for your home or office
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