Ivan Aivazovsky

Armenian-Russian marine painter

Ivan Aivazovsky - Armenian-Russian marine painter
Born

July 29th, 1817
207 years ago

Died

1900
125 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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Born in 1817, a prominent Armenian-Russian painter specializing in marine art. Aivazovsky studied at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts and traveled extensively, which influenced his style. His night seascapes, featuring dramatic lighting and tumultuous waves, became a hallmark of his work. The artist produced a prolific number of paintings, with over 6,000 works attributed to him, many capturing the beauty and power of the sea. Aivazovsky's contributions to the art world earned recognition through several awards and exhibitions across Europe. His legacy remains significant in the realm of seascape painting.

Painted 'The Ninth Wave'

Created 'Storm on the Black Sea'

Won accolades at the Paris Salon

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