Aïvazowsky

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-12

Identity

Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900), famous Russian-Armenian marine painter renowned for his seascapes.

Diary References

1874

• April 12: Marie compares stormy sea to his paintings: "L'eau est transparente, verte, claire, vaporeuse comme chez Aïvazowsky" (The water is transparent, green, clear, vaporous like in Aivazovsky's work).

Context

• Most celebrated Russian marine artist
• Known for dramatic seascapes and storms
• Romantic style with luminous effects
• Marie uses him as reference for sublime beauty
• His work represents pinnacle of seascape art
• Popular among Russian aristocracy

Historical Notes

• Born in Feodosia, Crimea
• Court painter to Russian Navy
• Created over 6,000 paintings
• Known for translucent wave effects
• Major exhibitions across Europe

Research Notes

• Marine painting traditions
• Russian artistic references
• Storm imagery in Romantic art