The artwork titled “Tempest by coast of Odessa” is a Romanticism piece created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1898. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, measures 60 by 95 centimeters and falls within the genre of marina. It vividly depicts the tumultuous sea by the rugged coastline of Odessa.
In the artwork, Aivazovsky masterfully renders a fierce maritime storm. Tumultuous waves crash against the shore, swirling with shades of green and blue that contrast sharply with the darker, looming storm clouds above. A shipwreck is evident in the center, its mast splintered and its hull partially submerged, embodying the devastating power of nature. To the right, steep cliffs rise dramatically, against which another vessel appears to be barely holding against the tempest. The composition captures both the ferocity and the turbulent beauty of the sea, demonstrating Aivazovsky’s skillful portrayal of maritime scenes.
