About the Artist
Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900) was a renowned Russian Romantic painter, known for his exceptional marine art. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, he spent most of his life there and became one of the greatest masters of marine art.
The Painting: The Ninth Wave
The Ninth Wave (1850) is Aivazovsky's most famous work, measuring 221 x 332 cm and created using oil on canvas. This masterpiece showcases the artist's extraordinary talent for capturing the beauty and power of the sea.
Style and Description
Created in the Romanticism style,
The Ninth Wave is a breathtaking seascape painting that depicts a group of people clinging to debris during the break of day after a night storm. The light shining through brings an element of hope to the image, while the debris shaped like a cross may be read as allegorical, referencing Christ. The brightness of the sky and the colors is optimistic, contrasting with the dire situation of the people in the painting.
Date and Museum
Painted in 1850,
The Ninth Wave can be found at the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This world-renowned museum houses an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts from various periods, including Aivazovsky's masterpiece.
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- Size: 221 x 332 cm
- Media: Oil on canvas
- Style: Romanticism
- Date: 1850
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