The artwork, titled “Moonlit Night Beside the Sea,” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1847. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the genre of cityscape.
In this evocative piece, the artist masterfully captures the ethereal glow of the moon as it lights up a tranquil seascape. The scene is dominated by the silhouette of a grand structure, likely a mosque, with its towering minarets reaching into the night sky. The moon casts a golden light over the water, creating a serene and reflective ambiance. In the foreground, two figures stand on an ancient bridge, their forms bathed in the soft, luminous glow of the moonlight. Several sailing ships, gently floating on the horizon, add to the artwork’s serene and romantic atmosphere. The juxtaposition of the majestic city architecture against the natural beauty of the moonlit sea evokes a sense of timeless tranquility.
