Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky. Paintings with the names of seascapes

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Artist Ivan Aivazovsky (Hovhannes Ayvazyan) is one of the greatest marine painters of all time, a poet of the water element, who left a significant mark on the history of Russian painting. “The sea is my life,” Aivazovsky said. Pictures with the names of the sea expanses fascinate the viewer with their realism. The artist is called the inimitable genius of seascapes, the author of about 6,000 paintings, many of which went to charity.

The life of an inimitable marine painter

The artist was born on July 17, 1817 in the city of Feodosia in the family of an Armenian businessman who soon went bankrupt. The urban beauties of the gently sloping shores predetermined its entire future. The boy's childhood passed in poverty, but at a young age Ivan showed abilities in music and drawing. Initially, the future artist studied at an Armenian parish institution, then at the Simferopol gymnasium.

In 1833, Aivazovsky became a student at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, where he later studied in the landscape class with M. N. Vorobyov. The predetermining role for the artist was the visit to the Frenchartist F. Tanner, who has special skills in depicting water. The artist noticed the talent of the young man and took him to him, where he shared his techniques and skills.

1837 became a decisive year in creative activity. At this time, the name of the unique marine painter Aivazovsky often began to sound. Paintings with the names "Moonlight Night in Gurzuf" (1839) and "Sea Coast" (1840) were recognized by the teachers of the academies, for which the artist was awarded a medal.

Since 1840, he visited many countries where he actively worked, as a result of which he became popular. After returning, Aivazovsky was transferred to the main naval headquarters, and was also awarded the title of academician of the Academy of Arts. Later, he actively visited European countries, where he contemplated the expanses of the world and gained new impressions.

In 1847, the artist was admitted to the ranks of honorary members of the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Throughout his life, Aivazovsky opened an art school, an art gallery, held more than 120 exhibitions.

Skill and creativity of the genius of the sea element

The majesty and emotionality of naval battles are very clearly expressed in the work of Aivazovsky. Perhaps this is due to the phenomenal observation of the artist, because he never painted a picture from nature, but only took notes and notes. “The movements of living jets are elusive for the brush,” said Aivazovsky. The paintings with the names "Chesme Battle" and "The Ninth Wave", riddled with a cycle of actions, just emphasize the artist's peculiarity of observing and subsequently reproducing events.

Amazing work speed

The unusualness of the artist can be traced not only in observation, but also in the speed of execution. Only Ivan Aivazovsky could do a lot of work in such a short time. Paintings with the names "Black Sea Landscape" and "Storm" the artist created in just 2 hours, and doing the work with a kind of technique. Particularly impressive are the sea battles depicted on the canvas, the plot of which is perceived in one breath. The drama turns into an expression of the spiritual warmth of light, which emphasizes the unusual style. Looking at the creations of the master, you literally feel this swiftness and whirlpool of waves. The transfer of the mood of the sea waves proceeds with a slight duality of silence and rage. The significant success of the master lies in the transfer of realism of what is happening, because only a genius can depict the emotional composition of the sea element in this way.

The most popular creations of the artist

During the reforms of the sixties and seventies, art flourished. This time is considered to be the heyday of artistic culture, just when Aivazovsky was creating. Paintings with the names "Storm at Night" (1864) and "Storm on the North Sea" (1865) are considered the most poetic. Consider two of the most famous paintings by Aivazovsky. Photos with names are presented below.

The Ninth Wave (1850)

The artist devoted 11 days to this painting. Initially, Nicholas I purchased the work for the Hermitage. In 1897, the canvas was transferred to the State Russian Museum. The work "Clouds over the sea, calm" is also in the State Russianmuseum in St. Petersburg.

"Clouds over the sea, calm" (1889)

Looking at the sea surface, the majesty of the clouds and the air space, we can see how multifaceted the light spectrum is. Light in his works is nothing but a symbol of life, hope and eternity. We see how unique the master's creations are. This artist remains the most famous and favorite among the audience to this day.