Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of Constantinople”

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1. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of Constantinople and the Bosphorus”On the canvas, everything came together in a single space. Here the shores are inhabited by people, and the calm sea and the horizon and the sky… Everything is somehow quiet and serene. Meanwhile, this is the Turkish coast, it is not very calm. But it’s not that. It’s amazing how a painter subtly understands […]...
2. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Constantinople at dawn”Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky… Is there any other association with this name, except the sea? Everyone knows that Aivazovsky wrote the sea very realistic and beautiful. Calm, violent, dark and bright, this artist showed us the sea from different sides, at different times of the day, in different countries. The seas and oceans inspired him, and […]...
3. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of Moscow from the Sparrow Hills”Created in 1848, materials: oil on canvas; size: inscribed in a rectangle 40 by 51 cm oval. Stored in the Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. The painting depicts a rather rare topic for Ilya Konstantinovich – the urban landscape. It is made in his favorite romantic style, but with a large share of naivety, especially […]...
4. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of the Leander Tower”In his masterpiece “The View of the Leandrova Tower in Constantinople,” the talented one expressed all his emotions and impressions from the trip to the city of Istanbul. This tower was built in the XII century. It is located on a tiny rock near the strait of Istanbul harbor. It was used as a lighthouse […]...
5. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of Tiflis”The picture was created in 1869. Before the viewer appears Tiflis, the southern city with a characteristic nature. In the foreground we see a group of people. The majestic mountains that rise on the horizon, give the whole creation a special flavor. They seem to merge with the sky, just as solemn and grand. The […]...
6. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of St. Petersburg”Aivazovsky’s painting “View of Petersburg”, referring to the late period of the artist’s work, is relatively little known to the general public. First of all, Aivazovsky – marine painter. And most of his work is connected with the sea. Sometimes as an exception he painted other pictures. In the canvas “View of Petersburg” there is […]...
7. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Sea View”In 1867, when the era of romanticism flourishes, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky wrote his famous painting “Sea View”. The size of the picture is 61×83 oil on canvas. Thanks to the outstanding talent of the artist’s paintings have the status of national wealth. In his paintings he often depicted the sea, in his paintings it seemed […]...
8. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of Ayu-Dag”Created in 1868, materials – oil on canvas, size – 22 by 29 cm. Located in a private collection of paintings. The picture is named in honor of the mountain Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain) on the southern coast of Crimea, which resembles a bear lying on the belly. Her silhouette is manifested in the predawn haze […]...
9. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of the Venice Lagoon”The canvas was painted in oil on canvas in 1841 in the style of romanticism, in the landscape genre. The artist’s childhood passed near the sea, which formed his boundless love for seascapes, ships, and hikes. Therefore, he, like no one else, could register all the details, convey exactly the historical events. Aivazovsky traveled to […]...
10. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “View of the seashore in the vicinity of St. Petersburg”Aivazovsky – the most famous of Russian marine painters. Almost all his life he wrote only the sea – seascapes and sea battles. “View of the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg” – one of the not quite typical of his paintings. The sea on it is not the main character, as usual – […]...
11. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “The Siege of Sevastopol”In the autumn of 1854, one of the most epic events of the Eastern War unfolded in the area of the seaside city of Sevastopol. The combined forces of the French, the British and the Turks disembark north of Sevastopol Bay and try to take the city by storm. The heroic defenders of Sevastopol have […]...
12. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Venice”At least 3 paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky are called “Venice”. This canvas was written by the artist in 1842 and is stored today in the Tver Regional Gallery. Venetian port. Dawn. We do not see the sun disc itself, but a bright light spreads across the sky, coloring it and the clouds with warm pale-pink […]...
13. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Gurzuf”The romantic marina “Gurzuf”, written by Aivazovsky in 1859, is distinguished by a special color scheme: the bright azure lagoon, the clear waters that peacefully carry the fishing boat far from the coast amazes the viewer with its exceptional beauty. Underwater landscape, skillfully written by Aivazovsky thin strip stretched in the foreground. The port town […]...
14. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Sevastopol”The theme of the glorious city of Sevastopol occupies a special place in the work of the artist Aivazovsky. This city has managed to win a special love and a special place in the heart of an outstanding marine painter. Aivazovsky painted episodes of the protection of the Black Sea and the Crimea peninsula in […]...
15. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Big Raid in Kronstadt”The painting, written by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky in 1836, is currently stored in the State Russian Museum, in St. Petersburg. The artist’s picturesque marina depicts the Kronstadt seaport. The stormy sky hanging menacingly over the Gulf of Finland in the background of the picture inspires a feeling of anxiety, but the blue of the sky […]...
16. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Odessa at night”Having lived all his life by the sea, Aivazovsky could not help but glorify the beauty and power of this element. It was this artist that Odessa remembered, which he had never painted from life. Having drawn only a couple of sketches, a few months later the picture “View of Odessa on a moonlit night” […]...
17. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Chapel on the beach”Written in oil on canvas in 1847. Has a size of 42 by 60 cm. Stored in the Tver Regional Picture Gallery, Tver, Russia. Incredibly fruitful for the artist 40s. XIX century. At that time, he traveled a lot and tried to show off his scenes as much as possible in his paintings. Judging by […]...
18. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Distribution of food”The painting, referring to the period of the 90s of the 19th century, in the center depicts a troika of horses galloping at full speed, driven by a gray-haired and thick beard charioteer. On the cart is a farmer in light clothing and proudly holding an American flag. The events described by the picture date […]...
19. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Towers on a rock near the Bosphorus”“The Tower on the Rock near the Bosphorus” is one of the paintings by Aivazovsky, written in his usual style, so that the sea on it is the main character, takes the most place and demands the most attention to itself. A glance is literally attracted to them – green waves foaming, rolling on a […]...
20. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Night in Venice”There was not a single painter from Russia who once visited the sea would not try to convey all the beauty that he can observe. But, it is worth noting that among all, only Aivazovsky was able to transmit all the emotions of water to the highest degree of quality. Aivazovsky was constantly captivated by […]...
21. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Darial Gorge”Born in the picturesque Crimean city of Feodosia on the shores of the Black Sea, Ivan Aivazovsky was used to making waves and to the sound of the surf. At the Academy of Arts, he did not excel in portraiture, but was enrolled in landscape class and landscapes. The sea took all his imagination, and […]...
22. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Russian squadron in the Sevastopol raid”Today, the painting canvas by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky is kept in the State Russian Museum of St. Petersburg. This work of the artist was commissioned by the emperor in 1846, the plot of the painting is the appearance of Emperor Nicholas I in the port of Sevastopol, inspecting the entire city and checking the navy […]...
23. Description of the painting by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky “Landing in Subashi”Creativity Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky is an element of professionalism. The artist is representative of several of the most famous graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts, such as the Florentine and Amsterdam. During his activity the artist founded the museum of antiquity. Pictures of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky brought great fame. And it is no coincidence, […]...
24. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Alushta”Ivan Aivazovsky created the painting “Alushta” in 1878, now it is kept in the art gallery of Theodosia, bearing the name of the artist. The landscape depicts the Crimean city of Alushta. The image of the usual southern town transfers to the canvas master. The view of the audience opens a wonderful picture of a […]...
25. Description of paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky “Self-portrait” (1892 and 1838)There are several self-portraits in which the great artist depicted himself. On this canvas, he is depicted in the last years of his life. Having achieved universal respect and recognition, the majestic image of the master brush is presented to the viewer. On his nature and character says posture and facial expression. A kind and […]...
26. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Seascape”The famous marine painter Aivazovsky has several canvases depicting serene sea scenes. They strike with the color scale of the gentle and at the same time saturated colors, which play brightly in the rays of the sun. This canvas was written in 1870. Before the eye of the observer the most beautiful seascape. It’s getting […]...
27. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Bay of Naples on a moonlit night”The painting “The Bay of Naples on a Moonlit Night” was created by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky back in 1842. This work is done in oil on canvas. The masterpiece is still in the museum of Theodosius. This marine theme (marina) is often present in the paintings of the artist. She goes through all his creative […]...
28. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Sunrise in Feodosia”A vivid representative of Russian painting is Aivazovsky. His landscapes accurately convey the beauty of nature and create a special mood, immersing in a fabulous atmosphere. One of such special, memorable works is “Sunset in Feodosia”. The painting depicts a sunset over a small port of a small Crimean town. Several small schooners moored to […]...
29. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Moonlit Night. Bath in Feodosia “Aivazovsky is a famous Russian marine painter (that is, an artist who preferred the image of the sea), a battle painter and a collector. There is a legend that his great-grandfather was a Turk, and during the capture of Azov by Russian troops, he was adopted by an unknown Armenian who pitied him and baptized. […]...
30. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “In Cairo”“Evening in Cairo” – one of the most beautiful and mysterious paintings, world famous, painter Ivan Aivazovsky, written in 1870. It can rightly be called an artistic masterpiece, which has no analogues in the whole world. On his canvas, the author depicted a panoramic view of the most spectacular and legendary places in Cairo, ranging […]...
31. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “The Death of Pompeii”Once upon a time there was a beautiful settlement – Pompeii – which was destined once to disappear from the face of the earth, to be buried under the ashes of Vesuvius. We are familiar with this story mainly due to its picturesque embodiment on the canvases of Karl Bryullov. The artist depicted people locked […]...
32. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Flood”In the museum of the city of St. Petersburg, stored an amazing picture of the painter Ivan Aivazovsky marine painter called the Flood. Creation of the painting began in 1864. A masterpiece displayed the faith of the marine painter. A huge number of paintings was created on biblical themes. “The Flood” – the personification of […]...
33. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Sunset on the Sea”Picture painted in 1866 The painting was written in 1856. Many artists wrote the sea. But only Aivazovsky managed with incredible, truly magical accuracy to portray this unbridled element. The painter incredibly loved the sea, which is why he could so faithfully convey his special breath and constant movement. Even when complete calm, there is […]...
34. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Storm at Cape Aya”Year of creation – 1875, size – 215 by 325 cm, materials – canvas, oil. Located in the Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. Territorially, the cape is located in the south of Crimea, not far from the city of Balaclava, and is a rocky wall about 13 km long, while its highest mountain, Kokiya-Kiya, is […]...
35. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Black Sea Fleet in Feodosia”In his famous work “The Black Sea Fleet in Feodosia” Ivan Aivazovsky wanted to capture the events of 1846. This year, the artist celebrated the decade of his work, and his respected profits on the ship “Twelve Apostles” to greet and congratulate the outstanding creator. He headed the naval flotilla, an admiral and a close […]...
36. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Chaos. World creation”Unlike other paintings, “Chaos. Creation of the World “- not such a famous painting by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky. But without exaggeration, we can say that it is one of the most impressive works of the artist. Despite the fact that Aivazovsky undoubtedly refers to marine painters, biblical themes often appear in his works. “Chaos. Creation […]...
37. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Night at Sea”“Night at Sea” – one of the famous paintings that are among the night landscapes of Ivan Aivazovsky. It was written in 1854, when the difficult battles of the Crimean War unfolded in his native Crimea and in its vicinity. Despite the formidable military events that Aivazovsky himself witnessed in that year, this picture is […]...
38. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “After the Storm”Outstanding marine painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky wrote his work “After the Storm” in 1854. Looking at the picture, we clearly see the calmed-down sea, a frigate in the distance and below in the picture a ship that looks more like a raft. These are probably unhappy sailors who crashed in a storm. Ivan Konstantinovich wrote […]...
39. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Frigate under sail”The works of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky are truly precious heritage of Russian painting and culture. The whole life of the greatest marine painter is like a chain of wonderful acquaintances and events that allowed the talented Armenian boy Hovhannes Ayvazian to quickly and successfully develop his invaluable gift from his youth. The sea, on the […]...
40. Description of the painting by Ivan Aivazovsky “Night. Blue Wave”Written in oil on canvas in 1876. Size – 47 by 64 cm. It is in a frequent collection in Germany. Many of the world’s famous marineist works repeat his favorite story – a moonlit night over the sea and a proud lonely sailboat. However, each time the picture appears from a new perspective, with […]...