Sea (1881) by Ivan Aivazovsky

Sea - Ivan Aivazovsky - 1881

Artwork Information

TitleSea
ArtistIvan Aivazovsky
Date1881
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions49 x 42 cm
Art MovementRomanticism

About Sea

The artwork titled “Sea” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1881, employing oil on canvas as its medium. Created during the Romanticism movement, the painting falls under the genre of “marina” and possesses dimensions of 49 x 42 cm.

The artwork depicts a dynamic seascape, characterized by turbulent waves crashing against one another, and an overcast sky filled with voluminous clouds. In the distance, a solitary ship battles the fierce ocean, adding a dramatic element to the composition. The painting’s color palette features various shades of blue and green, enhancing the sense of depth and motion within the scene. The atmospheric effect is intensified by the interplay between light and shadow, capturing both the power and beauty of the sea.

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