View of the Coast Near St. Petersburg 1835

"View of the Coast Near St. Petersburg" is an 1835 oil painting by Ivan Aivazovsky, a renowned Russian seascape painter, that depicts a lone figure sitting in a boat that has beached on the shore. The painting is currently housed at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. Aivazovsky is famed for his romantic portrayals of the sea, often featuring dramatic storms and dramatic light effects. "View of the Coast Near St. Petersburg" showcases his mastery of depicting realistic seascapes, capturing the tranquil mood of the scene.