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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Pushkin on the Shore of the Black Sea, 1897 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$69.65
SKU: 9722-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:186 x 141.5 cm
The Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Odessa, Ukraine

Towers on the Coast of the Bosphorus, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3780-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:107 x 161 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Dusk on the Golden Horn, 1845 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9775-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:56 x 81.3 cm
Private Collection

Frozen Bosphorus under Snow, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9769-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:80 x 130 cm
Presidential Palace, Ankara, Turkey

The Survivor, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9744-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:94 x 143.5 cm
Private Collection

Peterhof, View of the Palace and Great Cascade, 1837 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3813-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
The Grand Palace at Peterhof, St. Petersburg, Russia

Early Morning by the Sea, 1850s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18500-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:80.8 x 134.2 cm
Public Collection

Constantinople from Topkapi, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60.2 x 94.3 cm
Private Collection

Georgievsky Monastery, 1845 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18447-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:128 x 202 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Chumaks in Little Russia, 1850s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18505-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:80.5 x 143.3 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Fishermen Returning near Naples, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:129 x 167 cm
Dolmabahce Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

Swimmers at Dawn, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9726-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:64.5 x 96.5 cm
Private Collection

The Black Sea at Night, 1879 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3773-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 69 cm
The Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Odessa, Ukraine

The Crimean Coast, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
The Lviv Art Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine

Sunset over Yalta, 1861 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 13192-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:67 x 89 cm
Private Collection

The Coast near Amalfi, 1841 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3796-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:71 x 105 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Kronstadt, the Menshikov Fort, 1844 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:120 x 185 cm
Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Surf, 1897 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18496-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:170 x 143 cm
Public Collection

Storm in the North Sea, 1865 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:269 x 195 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

View from Livadia Park, 1861 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18469-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:61.5 x 51 cm
Public Collection

The Sea Shore, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9730-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:21 x 27 cm
Private Collection

Moonlight off the Crimean Coast, 1836 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9786-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:18 x 23 cm
Private Collection

View of the Leander Tower, Constantinople, 1848 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3814-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 45 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

The Bay of Naples by Moonlight, 1858 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3793-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:121 x 190 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

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