The artwork is titled “Sea battle near Revel,” created by Ivan Aivazovsky in the year 1846. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the “marina” genre. The dimensions of the painting are 222 x 335 cm.
The artwork vividly captures a dramatic naval battle scene near Revel, characterized by turbulent seas and billowing, smoky clouds that fill the sky. Ships engaged in combat dominate the composition, some of them vividly illuminated while others appear shrouded in the mist and smoke of battle. The tumultuous waves and the intense atmosphere of the scene are rendered with a remarkable level of detail, showcasing Aivazovsky’s masterful ability to depict the tumult and grandeur of the sea. The play of light and shadow, combined with the dynamic composition, conveys the chaos and intensity of naval warfare, inviting the viewer into the heart of the historic maritime conflict.
