The artwork titled “On the Roads,” created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1874, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and represents the landscape genre.
The artwork beautifully captures a tranquil coastal scene during the late 19th century. It depicts a serene bay with several ships anchored and boats navigating the placid waters. The backdrop features lush, rolling hills covered in greenery, with a small cluster of elegant buildings situated along the shoreline. The sky displays a gentle gradient from pale yellow near the horizon to soft blue, suggesting either an early morning or late evening setting. The meticulous detailing of the ships, buildings, and natural elements emphasizes a peaceful coexistence between nature and human activity, characteristic of Aivazovsky’s masterful landscape compositions.
