The artwork, titled “Sea on the mountains background,” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1880. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls within the ‘marina’ genre.
In the artwork, Aivazovsky captures a serene maritime scene where the sea is juxtaposed against a backdrop of majestic mountains. The painting showcases the natural beauty and the dynamic interplay of elements, with a small boat navigating the gentle waves in the foreground and larger ships in the background. The artist excels in rendering the delicate hues of the sea and sky, creating a tranquil yet evocative atmosphere. The mountains, with their snow-capped peaks, provide a dramatic contrast to the placid sea, embodying the Romantic fascination with nature’s grandeur and sublimity.
