Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was born in Feodosia,on July 17, 1817, into a merchant family of Armenian descent.Even as a child, Ivan was shown to have aptitude for music and drawing. The first lessons in artistic skills were given to him by a local architect, J. H. Koch.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium, and
at the end of August 1833 he went to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "View of
the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg" and "Study of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal for the painting
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that
on a business trip abroad for six years.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium, and
at the end of August 1833 he went to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "View of
the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg" and "Study of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal for the painting
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that
on a business trip abroad for six years.
Childhood and youth
Young Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Young Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was born
in Feodosia,on July 17, 1817, into a merchant family of Armenian descent.Even as a child, Ivan was shown to have aptitude for music and drawing. The first lessons in artistic skills were given to him by a local architect, J. H. Koch.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium,and at the end
of August 1833 he went to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious
Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "Viewof the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg" and "Study
of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal
for the painting "Calm".
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that -
on a business trip abroad for six years.
in Feodosia,on July 17, 1817, into a merchant family of Armenian descent.Even as a child, Ivan was shown to have aptitude for music and drawing. The first lessons in artistic skills were given to him by a local architect, J. H. Koch.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium,and at the end
of August 1833 he went to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious
Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "Viewof the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg" and "Study
of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal
for the painting "Calm".
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that -
on a business trip abroad for six years.
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was born in Feodosia,
on July 17, 1817, into a merchant family of Armenian descent.Even as a child, Ivan was shown to have aptitude for music and drawing. The first lessons in artistic skills were given to him by a local architect, J. H. Koch.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium,and at the end of August 1833 he went
to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious
Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "View of the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg"
and "Study of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal for the painting "Calm".
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that - on a business trip abroad for six years.
on July 17, 1817, into a merchant family of Armenian descent.Even as a child, Ivan was shown to have aptitude for music and drawing. The first lessons in artistic skills were given to him by a local architect, J. H. Koch.
Since 1830, Aivazovsky studied at the Simferopol gymnasium,and at the end of August 1833 he went
to St. Petersburg, where he entered the prestigious
Imperial Academy of Arts.
In 1835 he received a silver medal for the landscapes "View of the seaside in the vicinity of St. Petersburg"
and "Study of the air over the sea". In September 1837 Aivazovsky received the Big Gold Medal for the painting "Calm".
In view of the special success of Aivazovsky, it was decided to release Aivazovsky from the academy two years earlier and send him for these two years to the Crimea for independent work, and after that - on a business trip abroad for six years.
In the spring of 1838 Aivazovsky left for the Crimea.
There he created seascapes, was engaged in battle
painting. He stayed in Crimea for 2 years. Then, together
with V.Sternberg, his fellow landscape class, the artist
went to Rome. On the way, they visited Florence and
Venice, where Aivazovsky met N. Gogol.
Anyone who is interested in the biography of Aivazovsky
should know that he acquired his style of painting
in southern Italy. Many paintings of the European period
have been praised by such a venerable critic as W.Turner.
In 1844 Aivazovsky arrived in Russia.
There he created seascapes, was engaged in battle
painting. He stayed in Crimea for 2 years. Then, together
with V.Sternberg, his fellow landscape class, the artist
went to Rome. On the way, they visited Florence and
Venice, where Aivazovsky met N. Gogol.
Anyone who is interested in the biography of Aivazovsky
should know that he acquired his style of painting
in southern Italy. Many paintings of the European period
have been praised by such a venerable critic as W.Turner.
In 1844 Aivazovsky arrived in Russia.
Crimea and Europe
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky "Sunset" 1866
In the spring of 1838 Aivazovsky left for
the Crimea. There he created seascapes,
was engaged in battle painting. He stayed
in Crimea for 2 years. Then, together with V.Sternberg, his fellow landscape class,
the artist went to Rome. On the way, they visited Florence and Venice, where Aivazovsky met N. Gogol.
Anyone who is interested in the biography
of Aivazovsky should know that he acquired his style of painting in southern Italy. Many paintings of the European period have been praised by such a venerable critic as W.Turner.
In 1844 Aivazovsky arrived in Russia.
the Crimea. There he created seascapes,
was engaged in battle painting. He stayed
in Crimea for 2 years. Then, together with V.Sternberg, his fellow landscape class,
the artist went to Rome. On the way, they visited Florence and Venice, where Aivazovsky met N. Gogol.
Anyone who is interested in the biography
of Aivazovsky should know that he acquired his style of painting in southern Italy. Many paintings of the European period have been praised by such a venerable critic as W.Turner.
In 1844 Aivazovsky arrived in Russia.
1844 was a landmark for the artist. He became the chief painter of the Russian Main Naval Staff. After 3 years he was awarded the title
of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes. He created a series of Crimean
and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes. He created a series of Crimean
and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
Recognition
of talent
of talent
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky "The Ninth Wave" 1850
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky "Black Sea" 1881
1844 was a landmark for the artist. He became the chief painter of the Russian Main Naval Staff. After 3 years
he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy
of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings
"The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.
He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy
of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings
"The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.
He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
Recognition
of talent
of talent
1844 was a landmark for the artist. He became the chief painter of the Russian Main Naval Staff. After
3 years he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
3 years he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
Recognition
of talent
of talent
1844 was a landmark for the artist. He became the chief painter of the Russian Main Naval Staff. After
3 years he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works
are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
3 years he was awarded the title of professor of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. His main works
are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases. In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
Recognition
of talent
of talent
1844 was a landmark for the artist.
He became the chief painter of the
Russian Main Naval Staff. After 3 years
he was awarded the title of professor
of the Academy of Arts in St.
Petersburg.His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series
of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases.
In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
He became the chief painter of the
Russian Main Naval Staff. After 3 years
he was awarded the title of professor
of the Academy of Arts in St.
Petersburg.His main works are the paintings "The Ninth Wave" and "The Black Sea".
But his work was not limited to battles and seascapes.He created a series
of Crimean and Ukrainian landscapes, wrote several historical canvases.
In total, Aivazovsky painted more than 6,000 canvases in his life.
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky "The Ninth Wave" 1850
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky "Black Sea" 1881
Aivazovsky's personal life was not rich. He married twice. The first marriage was concluded in 1848. Yu. A. Grevs became the artist's wife. From this marriage, four daughters were born. The union was not happy, and after 12 years the couple parted. A. N. Sarkisova-Burzanyan became the second wife of Aivazovsky.
Family life
Death
Aivazovsky died suddenly at night from a cerebral hemorrhage
on April 19, 1900, in Feodosia. The painting “Explosion of the ship”,
on which seascape painter worked on the eve, remained unfinished
on the easel.
on April 19, 1900, in Feodosia. The painting “Explosion of the ship”,
on which seascape painter worked on the eve, remained unfinished
on the easel.
Aivazovsky's personal life was not rich. He married twice. The first marriage was concluded in 1848. Yu. A. Grevs became the artist's wife. From this marriage, four daughters were born. The union was not happy, and after 12 years
the couple parted. A. N. Sarkisova-Burzanyan became
the second wife of Aivazovsky.
the couple parted. A. N. Sarkisova-Burzanyan became
the second wife of Aivazovsky.
Aivazovsky died suddenly at night from a cerebral hemorrhage on April 19, 1900, in Feodosia. The painting “Explosion of the ship”, on which seascape painter worked on the eve, remained unfinished on the easel.
Aivazovsky's personal life was not rich.
He married twice. The first marriage was concluded in 1848. Yu. A. Grevs became
the artist's wife. From this marriage, four daughters were born. The union was not happy, and after 12 years the couple
parted. A. N. Sarkisova-Burzanyan
became the second wife of Aivazovsky.
He married twice. The first marriage was concluded in 1848. Yu. A. Grevs became
the artist's wife. From this marriage, four daughters were born. The union was not happy, and after 12 years the couple
parted. A. N. Sarkisova-Burzanyan
became the second wife of Aivazovsky.
Family life
Death
Aivazovsky died suddenly at night from
a cerebral hemorrhage on April 19, 1900,
in Feodosia. The painting “Explosion of the ship”, on which seascape painter worked on the eve, remained unfinished on the easel.
a cerebral hemorrhage on April 19, 1900,
in Feodosia. The painting “Explosion of the ship”, on which seascape painter worked on the eve, remained unfinished on the easel.
