Steamship on a moonlit night

A steamship rests at anchor beneath the moon, its light shimmering across the water while small boats gather close by.

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About this artwork

Painted in 1884 in oil on canvas, this is a lively coastal scene by night. A steamship lies at anchor in what appears to be the Bay of Yalta, with several boats full of people around it. Moonlight on the sea was a favourite subject of Aivazovsky, who used the glittering path of reflected light both to light the scene and to give it depth and perspective. Steamships appear only in his later work, as he generally preferred to paint traditional wooden sailing ships, which makes this a particularly interesting example.

On your wall: The calm night-time sea and glowing moonlight suit a living room, study or bedroom where a quiet, atmospheric landscape is welcome.

Title: Steamship on a moonlit night
Artist: Ivan Aivazovsky
Year: 1884
Style: Landscapes & sea
Shape: Landscape

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Ivan Aivazovsky Landscapes & sea

About Ivan Aivazovsky

Ivan Aivazovsky was a Russian Romantic painter, born Hovhannes Aivazian to Armenian parents in Feodosia, a Black Sea port in Crimea. He was mostly based in his home town. He is regarded as one of the greatest masters of marine art, and the sea is the subject for which he is best remembered.

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See all 17 works by Ivan Aivazovsky

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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