Night. Tragedy in the Sea of Marmara 1897

"Night. Tragedy in the Sea of Marmara" (1897) by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky depicts a dramatic seascape. The painting showcases the artist’s signature mastery of portraying the sea under moonlight, with swirling clouds and a dark, foreboding sky. A ship appears in the distance, with people desperately clinging to the side of a boat in the foreground. Aivazovsky's dynamic brushstrokes and dramatic lighting capture the intense emotions of the scene, highlighting the tragedy of the shipwreck.