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been withdrawn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