Ivan Aivazovsky
Ivan Aivazovsky was a Russian oil painting artist of
Armenian descent, most famous for his seascapes, which constitute
more than half of his oil paintings.
Aivazovsky was born in the town of Feodosiya, Crimea, to a poor
Armenian family. His parents family name was Aivazian. His talent
as an artist earned him sponsorship and entry to the Simferopol
gymnasium and later the St.Petersburg Academy of Arts, which he
graduated with the gold medal.
Earning awards for his early landscapes and seascapes, he went on
to paint a series of portraits of Crimean coastal towns before
travelling throughout Europe. In later life, his paintings of naval
scenes earned him a longstanding commission from the Russian Navy.
He also painted some artworks for the Ottoman Sultan which are
currently in Turkish museums.
Due to his long life in art, Aivazovsky became the most prolific
Russian painter of his day. He left over 6000 works at his death in
1900. With funds earned during his successful career as an artist
he opened an art school and gallery in his home town of Feodosiya.
Aivazovsky's works have been auctioned for as much as 3,200,000 $,
and his international reputation continues to grow.
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