Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817–1900) was a celebrated Russian Romantic painter widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of marine art in history. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, he created over 6,000 works during his prolific career, capturing the drama and sublime beauty of the sea with unparalleled skill. His paintings have consistently achieved strong results at major auction houses, with works held in the Hermitage, the Russian Museum, and prestigious private collections worldwide.