Portrait of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky Giclée Fine Art Prints 12 of 15

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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A Shepherd and his Flock in the Crimea, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9761-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:106 x 158 cm
Private Collection

Turks Conversing by the Black Sea at Sunset, 1898 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9784-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:38 x 30 cm
Private Collection

Ship 'Twelve Apostles', 1897 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18455-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:105 x 139.5 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Seaside Town View, 1877 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18472-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:33.8 x 44 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Shipwreck, 1864 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 29-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 78 cm
Art Gallery, Echmiadzin, Armenia

Seashore, 1840 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 39-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:42 x 61 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Ice on Dnieper, 1872 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9660-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:71.7 x 81.2 cm
Private Collection

Sailing through the Haze, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9671-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:47 x 74.2 cm
Private Collection

Crimean Tartars on the Sea Shore, 1850 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9776-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:112 x 196 cm
Private Collection

Bay of Naples on a Moonlit Night, 1842 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18490-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:unknown
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Shipwreck, 1876 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 24-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:132 x 170 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

The Bay of Naples, 1845 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3805-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:57 x 81 cm
Peterhof Palace Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Moonlight in Ayu Dag, Crimea, 1898 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3830-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60 x 95 cm
Private Collection

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

Moonlight Night, 1849 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3816-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:123 x 192 cm
State Russian 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

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

Sunset over Constantinople, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9662-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:22 x 28 cm
Private Collection

Calm Waters, 1880 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9666-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:45 x 64 cm
Private Collection

Sea View, 1867 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18486-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:61 x 83 cm
Public Collection

On the Island of Rhodes, 1861 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3779-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:91 x 126 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Ship in a Stormy Sea, 1887 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5778-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:36 x 57 cm
Private Collection

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

Crimean Coast, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 7993-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:6.5 x 10.5 cm
Private Collection

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