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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View of the Amalfi Coast, 1865 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$50.19
SKU: 11927-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:33 x 28 cm
Private Collection

Seacoast at Night. At a Beacon, 1837 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$51.86
SKU: 43-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:56 x 81 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Golden Horn, Turkey, 1845 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$51.17
SKU: 8385-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:51 x 76 cm
The Chuvash State Art Museum, Cheboksary, Russia

South Night. Crimea, 1848 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18503-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:123.5 x 191.5 cm
Public Collection

Action Between Vesta & Turkish Battleship in Sea, 1877 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3774-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:99 x 124 cm
Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg: St. Isaac's Cathedral on a Frosty Day, c.1870 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9734-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:110 x 144 cm
Private Collection

Ships in the Stormy Sea, 1866 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18479-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:61 x 78.2 cm
Public Collection

Windmill by the Sea, 1837 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18466-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:67 x 96 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Russian-Turkish Sea Battle of Sinop on 18th November 1853, 1853 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5764-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:220 x 331 cm
Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

View of Tiflis, 1868 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9741-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:36 x 47 cm
Georgian Museum of Art, Tbilisi, Georgia

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

A Ship in the Stormy Sea, 1887 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5762-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:87 x 62.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ayu Dag under a Full Moon, 1856 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9717-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:100.4 x 150.5 cm
Private Collection

View of the Coast at Feodosia, 1878 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5782-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:63.5 x 96.5 cm
Private Collection

The Brig Mercury Returns to Russian Squadron, 1848 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3791-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:123.5 x 190 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

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

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

View of Constantinople in Moonlight, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9667-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:24.5 x 27.5 cm
Private Collection

Pushkin on the Top of Ai-Petri at Sunrise, 1899 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18499-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:135 x 250 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

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

Stormy Sea, 1887 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18462-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:27 x 37 cm
Public 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

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

Fishermen Returning near Naples, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$97.83
SKU: 9751-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:129 x 167 cm
Dolmabahce Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

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