Sea Shore at Night Beside the Lighthouse by Ivan Aivazovsky was created in 1837 and is in The Aivazovsky National Art Gallery. The size of the work is 58 x 81 cm and is made of oil on canvas.

About the Work

Sea Shore at Night. Beside the Lighthouse is one of the earliest pieces by Ivan Aivazovsky held in the collection of the Gallery. He created this painting, when he was still a student of the Academy of Arts. Two years prior to that, he had his very first exhibition, which helped him to get the taste of fame: Aivazovsky received a silver medal for his painting Study of Air over Sea.

The period of studies in the Academy was the period of intensive quest of himself and his own unique way in art. To find his theme and to bring his talent to light, the artist worked a lot in the open air. For example, in 1836 Aivazovsky travelled along the Finnish Bay and brought numerous new pieces back home. Later the critics welcomed heartily those pieces. The next year featured even greater success: Aivazovsky received the Academy’s highest award — the Big Gold Medal. This allowed him to travel abroad to improve his skills. Read more in The Aivazovsky National Art Gallery.