Battle of Cesme at Night 1848

"Battle of Cesme at Night" (1848) by Ivan Aivazovsky, a renowned Russian seascape painter, depicts the dramatic naval battle of 1770 between Russian and Ottoman fleets in the Aegean Sea. The painting showcases Aivazovsky's mastery in portraying the dynamic forces of nature, particularly the fiery explosions and smoke that engulf the scene, illuminated by the moon and the flames. This artwork, housed in the Aivazovsky National Art Gallery in Feodosiya, Ukraine, is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the grandeur and devastation of a naval conflict, solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of maritime art.