Portrait of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

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1817-1900

Armenian-Russian Romanticism Painter

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817-1900) was a Russian-Armenian painter who is best known for his seascapes and maritime scenes. He was born on July 29, 1817, in the town of Feodosiya, Crimea, which was then part of the Russian Empire. Aivazovsky was of Armenian descent, and his original surname was Aivazian.

Aivazovsky's talent for art was evident from a young age. In 1833, he began studying at the Simferopol Gymnasium, where he was introduced to the world of art. In 1835, he moved to St. Petersburg and enrolled in the Imperial Academy of Arts. There, he studied under the guidance of renowned marine painter Maxim Vorobiev and landscape painter Silvester Shchedrin. Aivazovsky excelled in his studies and received several awards and scholarships.

In 1840, Aivazovsky graduated from the Imperial Academy of Arts with a gold medal and was sent to Europe to continue his education. He visited Italy, France, and the Netherlands, where he studied the works of famous marine painters and further developed his skills.

Upon returning to Russia in 1844, Aivazovsky quickly gained recognition for his seascapes. He was appointed as the official painter of the Russian Navy and was given the opportunity to travel with the fleet, which allowed him to witness and capture various naval scenes.

Aivazovsky's work was characterized by his ability to capture the movement and power of the sea, as well as the play of light on water. Some of his most famous paintings include "The Ninth Wave" (1850), "Among the Waves" (1898), and "The Black Sea" (1881). Throughout his career, Aivazovsky produced over 6,000 paintings, many of which are displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

In addition to his seascapes, Aivazovsky also painted landscapes, cityscapes, and historical scenes. He was a philanthropist and contributed to the development of his hometown, Feodosiya, by founding an art school, a historical museum, and a gallery to display his works.

Aivazovsky continued to paint until his death on May 5, 1900, in Feodosiya. His work has had a lasting impact on the world of marine art, and he is considered one of the greatest marine painters in history. Aivazovsky's paintings have been a source of inspiration for many artists, and his unique style and mastery of light and color continue to captivate audiences today.

337 Aivazovsky Artworks

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Landing in Subash, 1880s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18452-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:232 x 364 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

The Acropolis in Athens, 1883 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3767-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:74.5 x 63.5 cm
Museum of Russian Art, Kiev, Ukraine

View of a Bay near Venice, c.1842 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3806-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:76 x 118 cm
Peterhof Palace Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

View of Yalta, 1867 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3835-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:52 x 78 cm
Private Collection

Chumaks on Rest, 1885 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9657-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
National Art Museum of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

On the Coast at Night, 1875 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 8003-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:62.2 x 94 cm
Private Collection

Watching Ships at Sunset, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9691-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:19 x 26.7 cm
Private Collection

Crimean View in the Moonlight, 1860 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9715-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:62 x 90 cm
Private Collection

Sea Battle, 1855 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18485-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:35.5 x 45 cm
The Krasnodar Regional Art Museum F. A. Kovalenko, Krasnodar, Russia

Peter I at Krasnaya Gorka, 1846 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18497-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:223 x 335 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Sunrise in Yalta, 1878 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3772-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Shipwreck on a Stormy Morning, 1895 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5768-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 86 cm
Private Collection

Gondolier at Sea by Night, 1843 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5788-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:73 x 117 cm
The State Museum of Fine Arts of Republic Tatarstan, Kazan, Russia

View of the Acropolis, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 6129-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:17 x 21 cm
Private Collection

Marine Scene, 1893 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 6134-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:52.5 x 83 cm
Private Collection

Storm, 1851 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9708-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:57 x 78 cm
Private Collection

Storm Signal, 1851 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3789-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:81 x 117 cm
Regional Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Shipping in a Frozen Stormy Sea, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:42 x 75 cm
Private Collection

Sunset Over Ischia, 1857 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 11920-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:69.5 x 100.5 cm
Private Collection

View of Niagara Falls, 1892 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 16775-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:106.5 x 183 cm
National Art Museum of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

Constantinople at Night, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18491-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:25 x 37 cm
Public Collection

Rescue at Sea off a Mountainous Coast, 1868 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:33 x 42 cm
Private Collection

Searching for Survivors, 1870 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60 x 58.5 cm
Private Collection

A Market Scene in Constantinople, 1860 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9674-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:65.4 x 57.2 cm
Private Collection

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