Seascapes

feature How Ivan Aivazovsky, a master of marine art, cherished his Armenian heritage Ivan Aivazovsky, the legendary Russian-Armenian painter of seascapes who lived an eventful life filled with travels, honors, exciting encounters, and long-lasting friendships, enjoyed world-wide recognition during his lifetime and led a prolific creative life, never forgetting his Armenian roots. 

feature On this day - Jul. 29, 1817: the 19th century painter Ivan Aivazovsky was born Many regard the 19th century painter Ivan Aivazovsky (29 July 1817 – 2 May 1900) as one of Russia’s greatest talents, but did you know that he was actually an ethnic Armenian?