The artwork is titled “The Battle of Navarino,” painted by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1846. Executed in oil on canvas, this Romanticism masterpiece spans dimensions of 172 by 234 cm and falls into the genre of battle painting.
The artwork illustrates a dramatic naval battle scene with a tumultuous sky above and a fierce engagement occurring in the waters below. Dominated by a palette of somber tones interspersed with bright explosions, the painting captures the chaos and intensity of the maritime conflict. Ships, both burning and intact, are depicted amid billowing smoke and turbulent waters, while figures in boats navigate through the surrounding debris. The artist’s adept use of light and shadow enhances the dramatic effect, emphasizing the violent and dynamic nature of the battle.
