Parade of the Black Sea Fleet by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Parade of the Black Sea Fleet 1886

ivankonstantinovichaivazovsky

Central Naval Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

boat

abandoned

ship

vehicle

sculpture

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

derelict

ocean

underpainting

painting painterly

line

watercolor

ruin

sea

"Parade of the Black Sea Fleet" is an 1886 painting by the renowned Russian seascape artist Ivan Aivazovsky. The painting, currently displayed at the Central Naval Museum in Saint Petersburg, depicts a grand procession of Russian warships sailing in formation, highlighting the power and majesty of the fleet. Aivazovsky's masterful use of light and atmospheric effects creates a sense of grandeur and awe, while the meticulous detail in the ship's rigging and sails showcases his technical prowess. This painting is a testament to Aivazovsky's ability to capture the dynamic beauty of the sea and the power of naval might.