The artwork titled “Darial Gorge. Moon Night” was created by the esteemed artist Ivan Aivazovsky in the year 1868. It is a landscape painting that belongs to the Romanticism art movement.
The artwork depicts a dramatic nocturnal scene in the Darial Gorge, illuminated by the ethereal glow of a full moon. Majestic cliffs rise steeply on either side of the gorge, casting dark, brooding shadows that contrast with the silvery luminescence of the moonlight perforating the clouded night sky. In the lower part of the composition, a winding path, barely visible under the muted light, leads the viewer’s eye toward a small group of travelers, seemingly dwarfed by the overwhelming presence of the natural surroundings. The masterful interplay of light and shadow enhances the sense of mystery and sublime beauty characteristic of Romanticism, imbuing the landscape with a sense of awe and reverence.
