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been withdrawn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