View Of The Ayu Dag by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

View Of The Ayu Dag 1869

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shape in negative space

negative space

natural tone

landscape

natural composition

oil painting

naturalistic tone

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

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"View of the Ayu Dag" is an 1869 oil painting by the Russian Romantic artist Ivan Aivazovsky, known for his dramatic seascapes. This painting captures a serene coastal scene, showcasing the iconic mountain peak Ayu Dag on the Crimean peninsula. The soft light, the calm waters, and the figures on the shore create a sense of peaceful tranquility. This work is typical of Aivazovsky's style, blending realism with poetic imagery.