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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Moonlight off the Crimean Coast, 1836 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
Giclée Canvas Print
$49.66
SKU: 9786-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:18 x 23 cm
Private Collection

The Survivor, 1880 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$81.26
SKU: 7994-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:65 x 99 cm
Private Collection

Great Flood, 1864 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$58.70
SKU: 18475-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:246.5 x 319.5 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Venice by Night, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9755-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:73 x 110 cm
Private Collection

American Shipping off the Rock of Gibraltar, 1873 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$54.06
SKU: 9659-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58.5 x 70 cm
Private 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

View of the Leander Tower, Constantinople, 1848 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3814-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 45 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

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

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

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

Stormy Sea, 1868 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$63.09
SKU: 3782-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:54.2 x 65 cm
The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

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

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

Chumaks in Little Russia, 1850s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18505-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:80.5 x 143.3 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

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

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 Black Sea Fleet Entering the Harbour at Sevastopol, 1852 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5658-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:17.7 x 25 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

The Windjamer, Sailing-Ship, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$55.56
SKU: 21-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:72.5 x 58 cm
The Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Odessa, Ukraine

Caucasus, 1871 by Aivazovsky | Paper Art Print
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$47.40
SKU: 9670-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:7 x 10.5 cm
Private Collection

Shipping on a Moonlit Night, 1865 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9711-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:17 x 24.2 cm
Private Collection

View of Tiflis, 1869 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$58.02
SKU: 18474-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:132 x 170 cm
Regional Art Museum, Stavropol, Russia

Sunset over Yalta, 1861 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 13192-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:67 x 89 cm
Private Collection

Shipping Along the Crimean Coast, 1872 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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$58.57
SKU: 9747-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:72 x 92.5 cm
Private Collection

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