Night at Gurzof 1891

"Night at Gurzof" (1891) is a seascape painting by the renowned Russian artist Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky. The painting depicts a serene moonlit night on the Black Sea coast near Gurzuf, Crimea. The scene showcases Aivazovsky’s mastery of light and atmospheric effects, with the soft moonlight illuminating the calm waters and the dramatic clouds above. Aivazovsky is known for his maritime art and for capturing the dynamic interplay between the sea and the sky. This painting showcases the beauty of a peaceful seascape, a signature theme in Aivazovsky’s prolific body of work.