The artwork titled “Sheep which forced by storm to the sea,” painted by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1855, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the marina genre.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and tumultuous scene along the coast. At the forefront, a herd of sheep is seen being driven towards the sea by a fierce storm, highlighting the intensity of nature’s forces. On the right side of the artwork, there are people with outstretched arms holding staffs, seemingly attempting to manage the distressed sheep. In the background, a majestic sailing ship battles the choppy waters, adding to the overall sense of urgency and peril. The sky is dominated by stormy, swirling clouds, contrasting with the churning ocean waves below. The atmosphere is charged with the raw energy and power of the storm, showcasing Aivazovsky’s mastery in capturing the sublime force of nature in his Romanticist style.
