works over the past
10 facts about the picture of Aivazovsky “The Ninth Wave”
We continue the project “The History of One Picture.” In it we tell about the most famous canvases from Petersburg museums. Today – “The Ninth Wave” by Ivan Aivazovsky.
Fact one. The author.
The great Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky has Armenian roots. His ancestors bore the name Ayvazyan. He himself was recorded in the register as Hovhannes Ayvazyan. And his father signed the name “Gaivazovsky.” The same name when entering the art school and used the future painter. A few years later, he decided to drop the first letter – and became Aivazovsky.
Fact two. Official. Continue reading
even buried
national school
highest strata of society
been withdrawn
tremendous change
simply could
during his stay
depict strong people
will be held
apartment of the artist
decade by starting
entrance to the neighboring
created a special world
image of the nude mahi
body corresponds
heavy bodies
sewed fig leaves
well-known names
leaf on special steel
four-year pensioner's trip
more connection
struggle began
pearl lies right
taking over the experience
mostly landscapes written
master in front
likely have been
until his death
bygone era
very long time
stages of directions
same time suffering
exhibitions of Russian art
Many prominent painters
masters left untouched
avant-garde paintings
which various creative
closest associate
memorial exhibition
impression of the prison
second institutional structure
dark palette
look is achieved
decisions became
hundred products