Sunset Over Yalta (1861)
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"Sunset Over Yalta" by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, painted in 1861, captures a serene and enchanting view of Yalta, a coastal town on the shores of the Black Sea in Crimea. This exquisite painting bathes the entire scene in a warm, golden light that evokes a sense of profound tranquility and awe.Aivazovsky masterfully portrays the subtle interplay of light and water, with the sun's reflections dancing gently across the calm sea. The composition is balanced by the dramatic silhouette of a mountain range in the background, and the tall, slender poplar trees that gracefully stretch towards the sky, framing the painting on the left.In the foreground, two figures—a woman sitting thoughtfully with a child playing beside her—add a human touch to the natural beauty surrounding them. The calm sea, along with a sailing ship gently moving through the water, emphasizes the peacefulness of the evening.The soft, diffused light and delicate cloud formations are rendered with Aivazovsky’s characteristic attention to detail and his signature technique of luminism, highlighting his ability to capture the natural light and its effects.
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (29 July 1817 – 2 May 1900) was a Russian-Armenian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art. Baptized as Hovhannes Aivazian, he was born into an Armenian family in the Black Sea port of Feodosia in Crimea and was mostly based there.