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Fishermen on the Beach, by Ivan Aivazovsky, oil, 1852

Fishermen on the Beach

Ivan Aivazovsky

1852

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Fishermen on the Beach is a 1852 oil by Ivan Aivazovsky, depicting Fisher, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Ivan Aivazovsky
When & what style?
1852
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

The painting shows a serene beach scene at sunset, with two men standing on the shore next to a small boat. The men are dressed in simple clothing, and one of them is holding a fishing net. In the background, a large ship sails on the calm waters, its sails billowing in the gentle breeze. The sky is painted in warm hues of orange and yellow, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted on the canvas. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Ivan Aivazovsky.

About the artist

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Artist

Ivan Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский; 29 July 1817 – 2 May 1900) was a Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art.

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