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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Storm at Cape Aya, 1875 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.00
SKU: 28-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:215 x 325 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Stampede of Sheep into Icy Water, 1884 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$80.00
SKU: 9768-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60 x 97 cm
Armenian Patriarchate, Istanbul, Turkey

Yalta at Sunset, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$88.36
SKU: 9767-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:56 x 80 cm
Museum of Russian Art, Kiev, Ukraine

The Wave, the Billow, 1889 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3768-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:304 x 505 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Daryal Gorge, 1862 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3783-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:133 x 107 cm
State Museum-Reserve, Pavlovsk, Russia

View of Vesuvius on a Moonlit Night, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9743-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:54 x 76 cm
Private Collection

Byron in Venice, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9753-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:107 x 82 cm
Private Collection

Ox Cart Crossing a Flooded Plain, 1897 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9700-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60.5 x 105.5 cm
Private Collection

The Battle of Navarino, 20th October 1827, 1846 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 31-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:172 x 234 cm
Naval Engineering Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia

Caucasus, 1871 by Aivazovsky | Paper Art Print
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SKU: 9670-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:7 x 10.5 cm
Private Collection

The Acropolis in Athens, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9737-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:22 x 35 cm
Private Collection

A Rocky Coastal Landscape in the Aegean with Ships in the Distance, 1884 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9738-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:115.5 x 152 cm
Private Collection

Ayu Dag in the Crimea, 1863 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9763-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:17 x 24.5 cm
Private Collection

Venice, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9752-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:130 x 170 cm
Dolmabahce Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

Group of Clouds, 1889 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18449-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:111 x 148 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Calm Seas, 1884 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 11926-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:59.9 x 93 cm
Private Collection

Tallinn Harbour, 1898 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5765-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:59.7 x 94.8 cm
The Kadriorg Art Museum, Tallinn, Estonia

The Beach at Koktebel on a Windy Day, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9765-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:17 x 28 cm
Private Collection

The Windjamer, Sailing-Ship, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 21-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:72.5 x 58 cm
The Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Odessa, Ukraine

On the Island of Crete, 1867 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3781-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:96 x 126 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Stormy Sea, 1868 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3782-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:54.2 x 65 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

American Shipping off the Rock of Gibraltar, 1873 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9659-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58.5 x 70 cm
Private Collection

Great Flood, 1864 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$59.08
SKU: 18475-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:246.5 x 319.5 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Maria in a Gale, 1892 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 25-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:224 x 354 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

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