The artwork titled “Lunar night on a sea,” created by artist Ivan Aivazovsky in 1895, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 48 x 75 cm and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. This piece falls within the genre of marina, depicting maritime scenes with an emphasis on the dramatic and emotional portrayal of the sea.
The artwork captures a serene yet mystical maritime scene illuminated by moonlight. The sky, suffused with the soft glow of the moon, casts a silvery sheen across the tumultuous waves. In the composition, the moonlight’s reflection dances upon the water’s surface, creating an ethereal ambiance. In the foreground, a boat with several figures is seen navigating through the waves, adding a human presence against the vast, natural backdrop. The use of light and shadow effectively conveys the mood of a quiet, contemplative night at sea, embodying the Romantic fascination with nature’s sublime beauty and majesty.
