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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
sewed fig leaves
hundred products
likely have been
highest strata of society
master in front
struggle began
been withdrawn
same time suffering
well-known names
which various creative
bygone era
simply could
even buried
will be held
heavy bodies
exhibitions of Russian art
decisions became
look is achieved
decade by starting
mostly landscapes written
masters left untouched
depict strong people
leaf on special steel
created a special world
dark palette
tremendous change
more connection
national school
stages of directions
impression of the prison
very long time
pearl lies right
avant-garde paintings
taking over the experience
second institutional structure
entrance to the neighboring
until his death
memorial exhibition
image of the nude mahi
during his stay
body corresponds
closest associate
Many prominent painters
four-year pensioner's trip
apartment of the artist
