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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Shipping Along the Crimean Coast, 1872 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$58.94
SKU: 9747-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:72 x 92.5 cm
Private Collection

Ice-breakers on the Frozen Neva Lake in St. Petersburg, 1877 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5799-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:57 x 78 cm
Private Collection

The Acropolis of Athens in Ancient Times, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9697-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:86.5 x 137 cm
Private Collection

Constantinople, Moonlit View from Eyup, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9713-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:92 x 71 cm
Dolmabahce Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

Venice, 1873 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9756-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:16.5 x 21.5 cm
Private Collection

Evening in Crimea, 1895 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 11924-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:36.5 x 59 cm
Private Collection

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

Storm near Evpatoria, 1861 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18465-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:210 x 318 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ukrainian Landscape at the Moon, 1869 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 19-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60 x 82 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Constantinople at Dawn, 1881 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9748-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:107 x 144.8 cm
Private Collection

Sunset over the Crimean Coast, 1875 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9649-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:47.5 x 64 cm
Private Collection

The Battle of Sinop, 18 November 1853 (The Night after the Battle), 1853 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3775-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:220 x 331 cm
Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Battle of Vyborg Bay, 25 June 1790, 1846 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9723-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

View of Tiflis, 1869 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18474-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:132 x 170 cm
Regional Art Museum, Stavropol, Russia

View of Mount Vesuvius, 1878 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 11922-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:22.6 x 29.4 cm
Private Collection

The Battle in the Straits of Chios, 24 June 1770, 1848 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 30-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:220 x 190 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Moonlit Night in Crimea, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18481-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:65.4 x 76 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Return, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 6130-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:79 x 96.3 cm
Private Collection

Venice, 1882 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9754-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:71 x 108 cm
Private Collection

Alexander II Crossing the Danube, 1878 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5660-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60 x 92 cm
Private Collection

Winter, 1895 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18453-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:61 x 99 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

The Bay of Naples in the Morning, 1843 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3797-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:67 x 100 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Great Raid in Kronstadt, 1836 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 41-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:71.5 x 93 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Lake Maggiore in the Evening, 1858 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$50.55
SKU: 3777-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:108 x 160 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

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