The artwork, titled “The Sea. Koktebel,” was created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1853. This oil-on-canvas piece, measuring 85 by 121 centimeters, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and depicts a maritime scene. It is currently housed at the Aivazovsky National Art Gallery in Feodosiya, Ukraine.
The artwork captures a dramatic maritime landscape, illuminated by a radiant sunset that bathes the sky and sea in warm, golden hues. A ship, caught in rough waters, sails towards an imposing cliffside, while waves crash against it with palpable energy. In the foreground, a boat rests ashore, its weathered and tattered sail suggesting past voyages. This vivid portrayal underscores both the beauty and peril of the sea, expressed through Aivazovsky’s masterful use of light and color.
