Ivan Aivazovsky – 233 works – Hand-Painted Reproductions
Dive into the dizzying universe of Ivan Aivazovsky, 19th-century Russian painter and undisputed master of marine landscapes. His paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky, at times soothing or grandiose, unfold all the beauty of marine storms, nocturnes on the water, or historical naval scenes, carried by an almost unreal light.
🌊 At Alpha Reproduction, each hand-painted reproduction of Aivazovsky is made with oil on canvas by a professional artist, with extreme care given to the marine reflections, the moving waves, the transparency of the water, and the light effects on the sea. The result? A faithful, vibrant work, ready to transform your interior.
🎁 Special offer: -50% on the 2nd reproduction of Ivan Aivazovsky – ideal for creating a decorative harmony in a living room or an office inspired by the ocean.
🖼️ Let yourself be captivated by the emotion and visual power of the paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky, and give your walls a poetic vision of the sea, between Russian romanticism, marine realism, and timeless inspiration.
🎨 Who was Ivan Aivazovsky?
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817–1900) is considered one of the greatest Russian painters of the 19th century and the absolute master of romantic seascapes. Of Armenian descent, trained at the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, he dedicated his life to representing the sea in all its power, poetry, and light.
🌊 Aivazovsky painted with striking virtuosity the sunsets over the sea, the shipwrecks in painting, the marine storms, or even the historical naval scenes, sometimes inspired by epic battles or travel memories. His style, both realistic and lyrical, oscillates between Russian romanticism and a unique form of poetic vision of the sea.
🖌️ His work is distinguished by:
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An exceptional mastery of transparency in painting
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Marine reflections in oil painting of rare subtlety
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An art of marine chiaroscuro that evokes Turner
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A marine palette in painting ranging from Prussian blue to blazing copper
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A capacity to translate the movement of the waves and the emotion of the skies
⚓ As a marine artist of the Russian Imperial Navy, Aivazovsky traveled throughout Europe, collaborated with figures like Théodore Gudin, and influenced entire generations of marine painters, from Odessa to Saint Petersburg.
🎨 His work, which exceeds 6,000 paintings, is now preserved in the greatest institutions, notably in the Aivazovsky Collection in Crimea, at the Theodosia Museum.
🖼️ Our Selection of Famous Ivan Aivazovsky Paintings
Ivan Aivazovsky left an immense, vibrant, and deeply sensory body of work. Here is a selection of Ivan Aivazovsky paintings among the most remarkable, available as hand-painted reproductions, oil on canvas, faithful even in the smallest reflections:
🌊 The Ninth Wave – Ivan Aivazovsky
⚓ The Battle of Chesme – Ivan Aivazovsky
🌅 Sunset over the Sea – Ivan Aivazovsky
🌙 Marine Nocturne by Moonlight – Ivan Aivazovsky
🚢 Shipwreck during the Storm – Ivan Aivazovsky
🌬️ Storm on the Rocky Coast – Ivan Aivazovsky
💫 Vision of the Caspian Sea – Ivan Aivazovsky
🎇 Ship Lights in the Night – Ivan Aivazovsky
Each work illustrates its spectacular realism, its ability to capture the movement of the waves, the low light on the waves, or even the dramatic atmosphere of turbulent seas. These paintings are true marine landscapes by Ivan Aivazovsky, vibrant and sensory.
🎁 Special offer from Alpha Reproduction: enjoy 50% off the second reproduction purchased — to create a maritime painting ambiance in your home.
💡 Where to place an Ivan Aivazovsky painting in your decor?
The reproductions of Ivan Aivazovsky are not just simple landscapes: they establish an emotional presence and transform every space into a place of maritime contemplation. Thanks to their painted waves, their light effects on the water, and their romantic realism, these works enhance both classic and contemporary decors.
🏡 In a spacious living room or library
A romantic ocean landscape such as The Ninth Wave creates a spectacular and soothing ambiance, ideal as a centerpiece for an accent wall.
🖥️ In an office or professional cabinet
Choose a historical naval scene or a sunset over the sea to evoke escape, reflection, and prestige.
🛏️ In a bedroom
A marine nocturne or a soothing and spectacular painting in dominant blue or silver instantly creates an atmosphere of calm and intimacy.
🚪 In a bright entryway or hallway
Marine paintings for decoration, like Storm on the Rocky Coast, bring a sense of movement and depth from the very first steps into your space.
🎨 Contemporary decoration tips
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Pair a hand-painted marine painting with natural wood furniture, sand or linen tones, and raw materials (stone, metal, rope).
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Create a visual triptych: calm sea – storm – nocturne, for decorative storytelling.
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Frame your artwork in a gold or matte black frame according to the desired style (classic or contemporary).
🎁 Exclusive tip: combine a marine-inspired painting by Aivazovsky with a work by Turner or Gudin to create a harmonious and evocative gallery.
🎁 Who to give an Ivan Aivazovsky painting to?
Giving a reproduction by Ivan Aivazovsky is to offer a fragment of the ocean and a work of memory. It is to choose an exceptional Russian romantic painting capable of moving, inspiring, and enhancing an interior. Each painting becomes a powerful and unforgettable artistic gift of the sea.
🎓 For enthusiasts of history and maritime art
Historical naval scenes, Aivazovsky's marine storms, and waves in painting directly touch those who love great battles, sea tales, and the Russian artistic heritage.
🧘♀️ For nature and meditation lovers
A marine nocturne or a sunset over the sea creates an atmosphere of peace, ideal for a reading room, a bedroom, or a personal retreat space.
👨⚖️ For a professional or a leader
Elegant office paintings, like The Battle of Chesme or Vision of the Caspian Sea, evoke grandeur, strategy, and depth.
🎂 To celebrate a significant event
Marriage, retirement, anniversary, or acquiring a house: a hand-painted reproduction by Ivan Aivazovsky becomes a heritage gift, customizable and durable.
🎁 Special offer: 50% off the second reproduction – a perfect opportunity to gift or create harmony with two complementary paintings.
👩👦 Why our customers love Ivan Aïvazovski
Maritime art lovers, discerning decorators, and passionate collectors often write to us expressing their wonder after receiving a reproduction painting by Ivan Aïvazovski. What always comes back: the intensity of the marine reflections, the power of the waves in painting, and the sensation of living movement.
💬 “I ordered The Ninth Wave for my living room. The result is breathtaking. You can almost hear the sea. Bravo for this level of detail.”
— Éric M., Nantes
💬 “Gifted to my husband, a naval officer. He was moved to tears by the quality and fidelity. The painting breathes the soul of the sea.”
— Sophie T., Marseille
💬 “My office now overlooks a marine nocturne. I find calm, depth, and a powerful artistic breath there. Thank you Alpha Reproduction.”
— Lucas D., Geneva
🖌️ What makes the difference:
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Respect for the Russian romantic style
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The hand-painted oil painting, no prints
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The fineness of light effects on water
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The certificate of authenticity provided with each painting
🎁 Customer offer: enjoy 50% off a second artwork to create an inspired duo — storm and calm, twilight and light.
🔍 Thematic Zoom – Storms and light in the work of Ivan Aïvazovski
At Ivan Aïvazovski, the sea is never just a backdrop. It is a living, changing character, sometimes furious, often sublime. It is in his marine storms and his celestial light plays that Aïvazovski's genius reaches its highest intensity.
🌊 In The Ninth Wave, the waves in painting threaten to engulf everything, but the dawn, soft and golden, evokes hope. The sky is never static: it breathes, tears apart, illuminating the water in an almost supernatural way.
🌩️ His scenes of a stormy sea, like Storm on the Rocky Coast, illustrate his mastery of dynamic composition in marine art. The wind is embodied in every brushstroke, the water becomes dramatic, alive.
🌅 Conversely, his sunsets over the sea or his marine nocturnes testify to his ability to paint the silence and vastness, to suspend time with an extremely delicate marine palette in painting.
🖌️ Aivazovsky used a transparency technique in painting to recreate the glimmers of light on the foam, and a refined marine chiaroscuro to accentuate the contrasts between sky and sea, shadow and flame.
💡 These works are perfect for those looking to evoke emotion, evoke the power of nature, and create an immersive maritime atmosphere in a living, working, or contemplative space.
🎁 Decorative tip: combine a storm and a calm sea to create a contrasting diptych, rich in realism and emotion in painting.
🎨 Our hand-painted reproductions
At Alpha Reproduction, each painting by Ivan Aivazovsky is hand-painted, in oil on canvas, by a professional artist trained in the reproduction of classical works. It is not a print, but a true pictorial creation, executed according to the painting techniques of the 19th century.
🖌️ Our commitments to excellence:
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Oil painting on stretched canvas, solid wood frame
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Respect for the marine palette in painting and the effects of light on water
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Fidelity of the forms, contrasts, textures, and details
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Customization available: format, framing, finishes
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Delivery with signed certificate of authenticity
🌊 Our artists carefully study Ivan Aivazovsky's paintings, accurately reproducing the movement of the waves, the marine reflections, and the marine chiaroscuro that make his works so powerful.
📦 Each painting is carefully shipped in a secure packaging, with tracking and insurance for fast and reliable international delivery.
🎁 Exclusive Alpha Reproduction Offer: for every order of an Aivazovsky painting, enjoy -50% on the second reproduction — to create a harmonious duo or gift a masterpiece.
🔗 Other artists to discover if you love Ivan Aivazovsky
If you are moved by maritime art, the power of nature, romantic chiaroscuro, and evocative landscapes, other masters may also captivate your gaze and enhance your decor.
🌫️ Joseph Mallord William Turner
A precursor of atmospheric painting, Turner shares with Aivazovsky a taste for troubled skies, golden lights, and the sea as a theater of emotion.
⚓ Théodore Gudin
Official painter of the French Navy, close to Aivazovsky, he excels in historical naval scenes, sea battles, and spectacular sunsets.
🌊 Albert Bierstadt
While he paints mainly the mountains and vast American landscapes, his mastery of light and his romantic vision of nature offer a beautiful complementarity.
🌌 Caspar David Friedrich
Master of German Romanticism, his silent and solemn works explore another form of contemplation in the face of natural immensity.
🏞️ Johan Christian Dahl
A Norwegian landscape painter, he magnifies the northern lights, the storms, the wild mountains and seas in a sober and lyrical aesthetic.
🎁 Explore these artists to enrich your wall gallery and vary the emotions while maintaining a strong visual coherence.
🧭 Internal Links & Additional Navigation
Continue your artistic journey through other thematic collections and useful guides to enrich your decorative universe around the sea, light, and pictorial romanticism.
🔗 Related collections to explore:
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19th-century marine painters – From Aivazovsky to Gudin, an ode to the waves and vast horizons.
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Romanticism in painting – Explore the forces of nature, contrasts, and intense visual emotions.
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Atmospheric paintings and chiaroscuro – For those who love shadows, lights, and mystery.
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Classic Russian artists – Discover other great names like Ivan Shishkin or Levitan.
📚 Useful blog articles:
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How to integrate a marine painting into contemporary decor?
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The secrets of marine realism in Aivazovsky
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Romantic painting vs realistic painting: two languages of the sea
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Aivazovsky and Turner: the sea as an inner vision
🎨 Practical guides:
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What reproduction format to choose for a living room or an office?
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How to combine several marine works without overwhelming the space?
💡 Decor tip: a marine wall composition combining nocturnes, storms, and calm seas creates a soothing and inspiring visual narrative.
🏛️ Where to see the originals of Ivan Aivazovsky?
The famous works of Ivan Aivazovsky are today preserved in prestigious institutions around the world. For lovers of 19th-century seascape painting, contemplating an original by this master of Russian romanticism is an unforgettable experience.
🖼️ Aivazovsky National Art Gallery – Theodosia (Crimea)
This museum, located in the artist's hometown, houses the largest collection of Ivan Aivazovsky paintings in the world. Over 400 canvases are on display, tracing his entire career, from shipwrecks in painting to marine nocturnes.
🇷🇺 Russian Museum – Saint Petersburg (Russia)
An iconic collection of Russian romantic art, including several large canvases by Aivazovsky, notably his marine storms and sunsets over the sea.
🇫🇷 Louvre Museum – Paris (France)
Although rarely permanently exhibited, Aivazovsky is sometimes featured in temporary exhibitions on 19th-century marine painters.
🇩🇪 Hamburg Art Museum (Germany)
Holds several works by Aivazovsky related to his European travels and the influence of his contemporaries like Turner.
🌍 Traveling Exhibitions
His works regularly travel as part of exhibitions dedicated to romantic painting, maritime art, or the artistic heritage of Imperial Russia.
🎨 While waiting to see the originals, our hand-painted reproductions offer you the essence of the Aivazovsky style at home, faithfully recreated, with emotion and precision.
❓ FAQ – All Answers about Ivan Aivazovsky Paintings
Why choose an Ivan Aivazovsky painting for your decor?
The Ivan Aivazovsky paintings are both spectacular and soothing. They infuse the space with a poetic dimension, a visual depth, and a strong heritage value. Perfect for creating a maritime atmosphere, noble and inspiring.
Are the reproductions hand-painted or printed?
All our Ivan Aivazovsky reproductions are entirely hand-painted, in oil on canvas, by professional artists. They are true works of art, delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Which painting is the most emblematic of Ivan Aivazovsky?
The Ninth Wave is his most famous work. It embodies all the power of Russian romantic painting, blending waves in painting, dramatic light, and intense emotion.
Can we customize the size or framing?
Yes. Each painting can be customized according to your needs: choice of format, type of framing, surface finishes. Our customer service will assist you in this step.
Does Ivan Aivazovsky suit modern decorations?
Absolutely. Although from the 19th century, its style blends perfectly with contemporary interiors, especially those with natural, wooden tones, or seaside and minimalist atmospheres.
🧾 Order a Painting by Ivan Aivazovsky – Practical Guide
Ordering a reproduction painting by Ivan Aivazovsky at Alpha Reproduction means benefiting from expert support, recognized artisanal know-how, and high-quality service. Each painting is made to order, according to your wishes, for a unique piece.
🛒 Order Steps
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Choose the desired artwork from our collection: The Ninth Wave, Storm, Nocturne, etc.
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Select the format: standard or custom according to your dimensions.
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Add your options: framing, varnish, edge finish.
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Validate the order through our secure site or by phone assistance.
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Receive your painting at home, ready to hang, with its certificate of authenticity.
🚚 Delivery times and shipping
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Custom hand-painted creation: 12 to 25 working days
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Premium international delivery: 2 to 5 working days with tracking number
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Reinforced and secure packaging for transport
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Guarantee: retouched painting or refunded if needed
💬 Included services
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Oil reproduction on canvas, not printed
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Personalized artistic advice, according to your decor
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Complete customization: format, framing, finishes
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Satisfaction guaranteed, quick exchanges and responsive customer service
🎁 Current offer: for any order of an Ivan Aivazovsky painting, enjoy -50% on a second reproduction — perfect for creating a thematic series or giving a prestigious gift.
💬 Inspiring Conclusion – What if the light of Ivan Aivazovsky entered your home?
And what if you brought into your home the light of a mastered storm, the thrill of a sunset over the sea, or the deep silence of a maritime nocturne?
With Ivan Aivazovsky reproductions, you are not just choosing a painting. You are offering your interior a total visual experience, where the beauty of the marine world meets the emotional power of Russian romantic painting.
🎨 At Alpha Reproduction, each hand-painted reproduction pays tribute to the greatness of Aivazovsky, to his mastery of marine chiaroscuro, to his vibrant realism, to his bright palette.
A faithful, customizable work, delivered with a certificate, ready to transform a living space into a poetic horizon.
🌊 Treat yourself to a fragment of the ocean. Or gift it to those you love.
For a painting signed Aivazovsky, even in reproduction, remains a testament of soul, depth, and eternity.
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The Landing of N. N. Raevskyi at Subashi - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Coast. - Ivan Aïvazovski -
In the port - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Sailboat on the moonlit sea. - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Exchange of Petersburg - Ivan Aivazovsky -
Amalfi Coast - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Chaos. La Genèse - Ivan Aïvazovski -
The Bay of Naples - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Moonlight in Naples - Ivan Aïvazovski -
A Bay Near Venice - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Bay of Naples - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Neapolitan Lighthouse. - Ivan Aïvazovski -
The Mekhitarist Fathers on San Lazzaro Island. Venice - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Shipwreck - Ivan Aivazovsky -
The Mekhitarist Fathers on the island of Lazare, Venice - Ivan Aïvazovski -
The Bay of Naples - Ivan Aïvazovski -
The Shipwreck Salvors - Ivan Aivazovsky -
Venetian Lagoon. View of San Giorgio Island. - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Sveaborg - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Rough Sea - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Q112042380 - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Old Theodosia - Ivan Aïvazovski -
Twilight over the Golden Horn - Ivan Aïvazovski -
The Bay of Naples - Ivan Aïvazovski