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been withdrawn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