Portrait of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky Giclée Fine Art Prints 9 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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Shipping off the Dutch Coast, 1844 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9669-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:55.5 x 83.7 cm
Private Collection

Calm Sea, 1872 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9732-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:73 x 92.5 cm
Private Collection

Alushta, 1878 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9782-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:57.5 x 90.5 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Sunrise on the Black Sea, 1860s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18476-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:164 x 260 cm
Public Collection

The Bay of Naples, 1841 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 33-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:73 x 108 cm
The Grand Palace at Peterhof, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ships in a Storm, 1860 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:80.5 x 117 cm
Private Collection

Clouds over a Calm Sea, 1891 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5795-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:38 x 46.5 cm
Private Collection

Sailing Boat off Yalta, Ayu Dag beyond, 1893 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9764-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:24 x 40 cm
Private Collection

Ship at the Shore, 1880s by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18480-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:54 x 72 cm
Public Collection

Niagara Falls, 1893 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3765-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:126 x 164 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Rough Sea off a Rocky Coast, 1893 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 5773-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:29.5 x 45 cm
Private Collection

Ox Train on the Sea Shore, n.d. by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9725-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:26.5 x 40 cm
Private Collection

Sea Shore, 1886 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18448-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:46.5 x 67 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Ocean, 1896 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 18493-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:67.5 x 100 cm
Public Collection

The Sea at Koktebel, 1853 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 44-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:85 x 121 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Caucasus Mountains from the Sea, 1899 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3762-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:59 x 94 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

St. Petersburg, the Smolny Convent, 1849 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3812-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:40 x 58 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Shipwreck, 1876 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:46 x 36 cm
Private Collection

Survivors of a Shipwreck on a Rocky Path, 1868 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 8002-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:62 x 75.5 cm
Private Collection

Among the Waves, 1898 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:58 x 96 cm
Private Collection

Steamship and Rafts off St. Petersburg, 1859 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 9735-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:59 x 89 cm
Private Collection

Storm in Arctic Ocean, 1864 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:209.5 x 151.5 cm
I. K. Aivazovsky Museum, Feodosia, Ukraine

Pushkin bids Farewell to the Black Sea, 1887 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:228 x 157 cm
San Trovaso, Venice, Italy

The Battle of Revel, 9 May 1790, 1846 by Aivazovsky | Canvas Print
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SKU: 3810-AYV
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Original Size:222 x 335 cm
Naval Engineering Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia

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