Russian-Turkish Sea Battle of Sinop on 18th November 1853 1853
ivankonstantinovichaivazovsky
Central Naval Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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impressionistic
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boat
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abstract painting
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abandoned
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ship
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vehicle
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war
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possibly oil pastel
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derelict
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ocean
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neo expressionist
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underpainting
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paint stroke
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water
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painting painterly
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watercolor
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sea
Ivan Aivazovsky's dramatic seascape, *Russian-Turkish Sea Battle of Sinop on 18th November 1853*, depicts the devastating naval battle between the Russian and Ottoman fleets. Painted the same year as the battle, the work captures the intense action and smoke-filled chaos, showcasing Aivazovsky's mastery of depicting water and atmospheric effects. The painting, now housed in the Central Naval Museum in Saint Petersburg, is a testament to the artist's fascination with the power and drama of the sea, as well as a historical record of a significant conflict.
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