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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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

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

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

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

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

Constantinople from Topkapi, 1874 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9772-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:60.2 x 94.3 cm
Private Collection

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

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

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

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

Little-Russian Ox Cart in Winter, 1866 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5801-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:34 x 41.5 cm
Private Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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