Moon Night (1885) by Ivan Aivazovsky

Moon Night - Ivan Aivazovsky - 1885

Artwork Information

TitleMoon Night
ArtistIvan Aivazovsky
Date1885
Mediumoil,panel
Dimensions24 x 18 cm
Art MovementRomanticism

About Moon Night

The artwork titled “Moon Night,” created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1885, is executed in oil on panel. It falls under the Romanticism art movement and represents a landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 24 by 18 centimeters.

“Moon Night” by Ivan Aivazovsky exhibits a serene nocturnal scene where the moon casts its luminous glow over a tranquil seashore. The gentle waves are highlighted by the moonlight, creating a shimmering effect on the water. Silhouettes of ships can be seen in the background, anchored or sailing quietly in the calm waters. On the right side, a few figures and carriages are depicted against the shadowy outline of buildings bordering the shore, adding a human element to the otherwise solitary and peaceful landscape. The entire composition evokes a sense of quietude and contemplation, characteristic of the Romanticism movement’s focus on nature and emotion.

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