“Moonlit Night Near Yalta,” an exquisite landscape painting by Ivan Aivazovsky from 1863, firmly belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The artwork captures a serene, nocturnal view of the coastal region near Yalta, illuminated by the gentle glow of moonlight.
The artwork depicts a tranquil coastal scene bathed in the soft, eerie luminescence of the full moon. The moonlight cascades over the calm sea, creating a luminous path that leads to distant silhouettes of rolling hills and cliffs. Tall, slender trees dominate the foreground, casting delicate shadows and framing the view of the serene waters. The intricate interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the romantic essence of the scene, evoking a sense of calm and melancholy. The distant coastline and the soft glow on the water surface further enhance the peaceful and contemplative ambiance, characteristic of Aivazovsky’s masterful romantic landscape portrayals.
