Cloud over the calm sea by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Cloud over the calm sea 1877

ivankonstantinovichaivazovsky

sky

acrylic

abstract painting

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

ocean

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

cloud

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

sea

"Cloud over the Calm Sea" (1877) is a seascape by Russian painter Ivan Aivazovsky, renowned for his dramatic depictions of the sea. This painting showcases Aivazovsky's mastery of light and atmosphere, capturing the ethereal beauty of a single, majestic cloud casting its shadow over a tranquil sea. The composition highlights the vastness of the sky and water, conveying a sense of peace and solitude. Aivazovsky's Romantic style, emphasizing nature's grandeur, is evident in this work, which remains a compelling example of his artistic prowess.