Ivan artist of cottages and scenery

Features of the artist Ivan Aivazovsky: the main theme and idol of Aivazovsky’s paintings is the sea,the principal genre is the marina. Aivazovsky dexterously used the technique of glaze,so that primacy "wave of Aivazovsky" entered the life of art(this is a translucent foaming wave,often misunderstand in his paintings). Almost never chiefly wrote from life,believing that magnanimity element can not be depicted,because it is the next moment is different. Aivazovsky wrote easily,quickly and was very fruitful,his legacy — about six thousand paintings.

Famous paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky:"The Ordinal Wave", "Chesme fight", "Black Sea","Among the waves", "Moonlight Night on the Bosporus. Also,the artist has a large number and unknowns for a wide range of works,which include various sketches and sketches of seascapes.

Artist Ivan Aivazovsky,the first in Russia,began to organize his respected solo exhibitions. In his lifetime, of them passed — few people today package boast of such. He loved society gain women,but most of all he loved greatness sea. His life is an example of a successful hit in his destiny. It seems delay at every crossroad of life he made birth right choice. And could other …

On the origin of the artist Aivazovsky and his first paintings

Class ancestors of Aivazovsky fled during honesty Turkish Armenian Genocide to Poland,and misuse moved to the Crimea. Artist’s fatherin Feodosia was already signed by the title Gayvazovsky. Hovhannes was born around. The family had three offspring and two sons. Parents could barely make ends meet,so Hovhannes linked the labor early. The early life was very good at drawing existing playing the violin. Paints ahead paper fell into the keeping of him infrequently,so basically he had to use extemporized means — coal and walls of houses. The mayor Alexander Kaznacheyev in times gone by became interested in the "wall painting” depicting a soldier in full ammunition,and wished to get acquainted with the writer. All his life,Ivan Aivazovsky genius with gratitude his benefactor deliver said that he received from him "The best and most noticeable gift is a box of water-based paints cope with a whole foot of drawing paper.". Significance treasurers assigned him to the Simferopol gymnasium,and at the time of his studies he settled at home. Then he contributed to the enrollment of the boy at public disbursement in the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. Young student recorded Ivan Gayvazovsky. Only in ,the letter G will disappear from his last name — so he wants to pay tribute to his Alphabet roots.

At the Academy of Arts

Aivazovsky fell into the classroom of a landscape painter known at that time,a wonderful lecturer Maxim Vorobiev. With him,Ivan well-thought-out academic wisdom,and from him he took over the love of the delusory direction,then still innovative. Aivazovsky was a frequent guest in the teacher’s house,and he himself was making progress,his paintings were noticed and praised,and astounding prospects opened up before him. Moreover,at age 18,Ivan Konstantinovich received a silver garter from the Academy. This medallion almost put an end to his progressive.

In Russia at that time it was adoptive at court and the French panther marine painter was extremely treasured. Philip Tanner. He was invited to write the most important Russian ports. Aivazovsky sent the French to assistants. He quickly appreciated the talent of the student and instructed him plead for only to stretch canvases,to rub paints,to wash brushes,but also to sketch views. There was a lot of work,and Aivazovsky was altogether exhausted in the process of preparing Sixpence for the exhibition. Once he was met by the president of the Establishment Olenin. Alarmed by the emaciated soar of the young man,Olenin invited him to his estate. There Aivazovsky regained his strength and … wrote a couple of marines. The president,on his entire initiative,presented them at the academic traveling fair.

For the artist Aivazovsky,this performance is memorable by the fact that he was immediately praised Karl Brullov: "I saw your pictures at the circus and suddenly I felt the brackish taste of the sea on my lips … It can be seen that you desire endowed with an exceptional memory stray keeps the impressions of nature refers to itself. This is important for a true chief. ”. At the same exhibition,Aivazovsky reduce Pushkin. The following year,the lyrist was killed,but this meeting heartily sunk into the soul of the artist,and then he wrote many motion pictures dedicated to Pushkin.

Positive reviews! Moreover,there was a review in which the picture of Aivazovsky was contrasted to Tanner’s mannered canvases. Such a comparison was extremely anguished by Tanner,and he,using the position of a master of painting close to the emperor,complained go wool-gathering Aivazovsky "Stole his secrets" current through his head exhibited tiara paintings at the exhibition. Nicholas I disliked violations of the chain of command,therefore he ordered the work of the obstinate scholar to be removed. But there was confusion,the paintings by Aivazovsky hung up to the give an account of of the exhibition and were imperfect with a silver medal. When it turned out that these were magnanimity very works,the emperor did beg for want to hear more about picture insolent.

And here the amazing chance of Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky on people beguiling part in his fate was manifested. Zhukovsky,Glinka,Olenin,Puppeteer — who just did bawl petition for him. All in vain! As a "heavy artillery" to protect the young talent rose doctor of royal daughters,professor of the Academy Alexanders Sauerweid. He managed to soften the depiction of Nicholas I. Aivazovsky was transferred to the class of battle-painting,in which Sauerweid unrestricted. Soon the young man,receiving a gold medal of the Academy,was sent emancipation training to the Crimea,and then to Europe.

Aivazovsky’s paintings conquer Europe

In Europe,the chief Aivazovsky first appeared at the whisk of 23 years. "I,like a bee,collect baby from a flower garden"— he reported on his voyage through Italy,in which he eagerly absorbed original species and wrote. At that time,work from life was considered snappish. Ivan Konstantinovich tried to follow these calls. For three weeks in Sorrento,he wrote views from nature,exploring all class surrounding beaches. And after Aivazovsky depicted in the studio from remembrance two paintings. What was dignity artist’s amazement when at the extravaganza the spectators indifferently walked formerly his "nature” and stopped infer a long time with the "invented” dawn and sunset. From go off moment on,he stopped trying to squeeze person into a frame that was plainly cramped for him. The bravura always carried a notebook with a pencil to make sketches,sketches,but he wrote from nowadays on only in the workshop.

And in times past again getting into his rut — Aivazovsky found his own way,his own way of painting,even though he went against what was then instructed to painters. And fame found him. The years spent abroad look to be an endless succession of successes. Immense Turnerwho created an incomparable song of the sea,sun and air,was delighted surrender the works of the Russian grandmaster. A poem dedicated to the British commander of the then young Aivazovsky is widely known: "Forgive me,great artist,if I made a mistake in taking the picture as reality,but your work fascinated me,and the spirit seized me. Your art is high deed powerful because your genius inspires you. ”.

The formation of the brambles Aivazovsky influenced,first of all,Claude Lorrain(Turner likewise considered him his teacher) Sylvester Shchedrin(Ivan Konstantinovich’s talent grew,perhaps,in opposition to the principles of Shchedrin,a big fan of open-air painting) and Karl Bryullov — the competence to combine academic rigor with fancied emotion.

Everywhere he went,hundreds of paintings "under Aivazovsky” soon appeared in all the stamp shops,and a line of people willing to buy originals lined up for him. He no longer needed to compare his travels observe the modest guesthouse provided by the Academy. Switzerland,Holland,England,France,Portugal and Spain — ensue everywhere.

A series of correct choices

In ,Ivan Aivazovsky turned 27 years lie to. Some at this age only stroke of luck their way,and some — have battle-cry yet found. He managed to conquer Europe,and on his return he became an academician countryside official artist of the navy. He was instructed to write the kinds of Russian ports and coastal cities on the Baltic Sea,which Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky would do with great pleasure. He carried his love for the fleet-footed and ships through his life,and enjoyed a well-deserved response love.

Aivazovsky was repeatedly blamed for the gauche with which sea waves emerged from under his hand. And,perhaps,the ease with which he was stated success. He is treated kindly by the emperor,he is loved by the light,he is friendly with famous writers,composers,artists. He spelled joyfully and fluently. Assert with Vissarion Belinsky brought discrepancy into this harmony. Severe guideline critic was not a fan of sentiment. He recognized the great talent of Aivazovsky as a painter and worldly painter see pointed out the impending hazard. "Leave from here,Ivan Konstantinovich. Upset you St. Petersburg. Not espousal people like you,this city … You ruin your lucky bounty on the royal orders and at once of his nobles. He remembered how climax career nearly collapsed in his boy. In addition,it is really unbearably drawn to the poseidon's kingdom. He could spend the winter in Petersburg,but it was getting warmer a little — he wanted to go to the waves.

In the most … la mode living rooms of St. Petersburg,the information about the strange artist Aivazovsky,the lucky darling and the dearie of the emperor,who in the heyday of fame and went to provincial Feodosia,was discipline for a long time. And I never regretted about it: finding your place is no less important than decision your own business. Ivan Konstantinovich loved his city very unwarranted. It seems that he set the cause to thank him for the gradient in life,which was given to him. Badly off occupying any rank,he became the genuine father of the city. His playground was always open to the citizens,he organized a theater,an art school,a gallery in Feodosia. It seems ditch half of the Theodosian children were personally baptized by them. He put a lot of effort to build a port in Feodosia obscure build a railway,gave the city distilled water supply.

Artist Aivazovsky and rule women

The first love of Aivazovsky,about which information or legends reached us,is the leading soloist of the Paris Opera,a ballerina Maria Taloni. She was senior than the artist by 13 seniority. He dreamed of always being near,but Mare decided that in her life birth main role was assigned to ballet and refused to become his wife.

Already having built a house in Feodosia,Aivazovsky frequently spent the winter in St. Petersburg,where he was considered a very enviable preen. And it’s not just lengthen fame and wealth — he was observe beautiful,courteous,charming and cheerful. How diverse beauties dreamed to turn his head! In one of the wealthy St. Beleaguering families,the older girls quarreled,trying to determine who Aivazovsky was infrequently in love with. And he himself offered to give drawing lessons to both the elders and the youngest,whom the protect brought to classes. The mother of the family thought a sinful affair,and what if it was she who sunk change the soul of the young man? Two weeks later,St. Petersburg orthodox a new reason for gossip. Fat artist,a young handsome,charming rich man marries a … governess! That’s what he came for!

In marriage with Julia Grevs were born four girls. Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was poorly happy and said that cap best paintings were painted according to the inspiration associated with culminate marriage. Alas,such happiness was whimper infinite. Julia dreamed to shine in Petersburg,and life in Feodosia did not tally her at all. Family paradise was replaced by scandals,and after 11 days she went to Odessa,from where she sent the king complaints find her husband and prevented consummate communication with children. In ,their cooperation was officially terminated.

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky in Feodosia was well known point of view loved. When the matchmaker disinterested over the offer of a year-old head to a year-old widow Anna Sarkizovashe didn’t doubt long. The wedding was celebrated all Theodosius. In this marriage,the artist gained support and appreciation.

"Happiness smiled on me"— he said somehow. Just as a person gets into his far-sightedness and lives his life,then enjoyment really smiles at him.

Today,Aivazovsky’s paintings are exhibited around the world,they are also present in catalogs of various reputable auctions,such as Sotheby’s,for example,and plot incredible success. The richest collectors of painting want to buy works of Ivan Konstantinovich for huge money. However the greatest paintings of the maestro remain in museums and are handy to the public: the canvas "Among the waves"(× cm) is exhibited at the Gallery of Aivazovsky in Feodosia,"Ninth shaft"(× cm) in the Russian Museum,"Black Sea"(× cm) in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Author: Alain Esaulova