The artwork, titled “Moonlit Seascape With Shipwreck,” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1863. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Romanticism movement and belongs to the genre of marina. The artwork measures 76 by 59 centimeters and is currently held in a private collection.
In this evocative scene, the artist masterfully depicts a moonlit seascape graced by dramatic cloud formations dominating the night sky. The lunar glow serves as the focal point, casting both an ethereal light on the violently churning sea below and illuminating the shipwreck that stands as a testament to nature’s formidable power. A desolate shoreline, with solitary figures near a towering structure perhaps a lighthouse or lookout, adds a further element of forlornness and vulnerability, encapsulating the essence of Romanticism by invoking strong emotions and the sublime beauty of nature’s raw force.
