Lunar night at the sea 1875

"Lunar Night at the Sea" is an 1875 oil painting by Ivan Aivazovsky, a renowned Russian Romantic painter known for his seascapes. The artwork depicts a moonlit harbor scene with a building silhouetted against a golden sky illuminated by the full moon. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dreamlike atmosphere, capturing the tranquil beauty of the night. Aivazovsky's works often evoke a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness and power of the natural world, making him one of the most celebrated marine painters of his time.