At the end of his life Aivazovsky was absorbed in the idea of creating a synthetic image of the sea element. In the last decade he has written a number
Sea battle at Revel by Ivan Aivazovsky
The long century of IK Aivazovsky came at the time of the wars waged by Russia – including for access to the seas. Without taking direct part in sea battles
View of St. Petersburg by Ivan Aivazovsky
A little-known viewer of Ivan Aivazovsky’s painting “View of Petersburg” refers to the late period of the author’s work. Creativity Aivazovsky – seascape is connected directly with the sea. An
Neapolitan Bay in the moonlight by Ivan Aivazovsky
Being in constant search of sources of inspiration for writing his paintings, Aivazovsky very often made trips to the Black Sea. Accordingly, after these trips, there were such famous paintings
Brig “Mercury” after the victory over the two Turkish courts by Ivan Aivazovsky
During the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-29, a detachment of Black Sea Fleet ships, consisting of a frigate and two brigs, was in the vicinity of the Bosporus. May 26, 1829
The Italian landscape. Evening by Ivan Aivazovsky
Peace, tranquility, serenity spreads in the air of a wonderful day, already sloping towards the sunset. Lighted by pink clouds indicate the approach of a warm, quiet evening. The Italian
View of the Golden Horn by Ivan Aivazovsky
Early morning. Sea. The sea is full of calm. To the shore moored boats with people – some have just come up, others are preparing to sail, – it’s most
Fight in the Chios Strait June 24, 1770 by Ivan Aivazovsky
Ivan Aivazovsky’s “Fight in the Chios Strait on June 24, 1770” depicts the events of the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774. June 24, 1770 squadron of the Russian fleet, headed by
Black Sea by Ivan Aivazovsky
The painting by IK Aivazovsky “Black Sea” has some mysterious attraction. It forces the viewer not only to watch the unruly water element, but also to feel all the riot
The sea by Ivan Aivazovsky
The sea, is it a friend or an opponent? Looking at the painting by IK Aivazovsky “The Sea”, you involuntarily ask yourself this question. I have often seen the sea
Sea shore by Ivan Aivazovsky
The painting “Seashore” is one of the first masterpieces of the great Master. It was written in 1840, when young Aivazovsky was sent to the Crimea for independent work. Still
Moonlight night. Bath in Feodosia by Ivan Aivazovsky
The great Russian painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky painted the painting “Moonlit Night: The Bathhouse in Feodosia” in the middle of the 18th century. In the picture I see a calm
Sinop fight at night by Ivan Aivazovsky
In the works of Ivan Aivazovsky, a significant place is occupied by paintings on the theme of sea battles and victories of the Russian fleet. The artist led a kind
Chesme battle by Ivan Aivazovsky
Painting Ivan Aivazovsky “Chesme battle” was written in 1848. It is dedicated to the historic event of 1770. On the night of 25 to 26 June, a sea battle took
Bay in Odessa, the Black Sea by Ivan Aivazovsky
By the time of the New Time, the main genres of painting were fully formed: a portrait in several varieties, still life, paintings on everyday and historical themes, animal studies.