The artwork titled “Seaside city. View of Yalta” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1866. This piece belongs to the Romanticism movement and falls within the landscape genre. The artwork beautifully captures the scenic coastal town of Yalta with dramatic and vivid representation, characteristic of the Romanticism style.
In the artwork, a vivid scene of Yalta is depicted under a dramatically lit sky. The sun, in its descent or rise, casts a golden hue over the turbulent sea, illuminating the clouds with shades of pink, orange, and green. Ships sail gracefully upon the choppy waters, and in the foreground, a rowboat with figures can be seen navigating the waves. The town of Yalta stretches along the shore, its buildings bathed in the warm light, suggesting a serene yet dynamic atmosphere. The mountainous landscape in the background adds depth and grandeur, emphasizing the natural beauty and sublime elements typical of Aivazovsky’s work within the Romanticism movement.
