1858
oil
panel
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
Dominant colour
Moonlit Night (1958) is a 1858 oil by Ivan Aivazovsky, depicting Moonlight, held at National Gallery of Armenia.
This painting shows a dark, nighttime scene with a bright, full moon. The moon is high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the water below. The water is calm and peaceful, reflecting the light of the moon. In the foreground, there are some trees and bushes, which are silhouetted against the moonlight. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, with the soft, gentle light of the moon creating a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about the use of light and shadow in art, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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