Ploughing The Fields, Crimea
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
1865
Aivazovsky, the legendary master of stormy seascapes, traded his crashing waves for the quiet, golden plains of Crimea in this serene 1865 landscape. Two farmers guide a team of oxen through the rich soil as the sun dips low, casting long, dramatic shadows across the vast steppe. In the distance, the faint silhouette of a town glows in the warm, hazy light, grounding the scene in reality. It's a rare, peaceful glimpse into rural life from an artist usually known for dramatic shipwrecks and turbulent oceans.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Canvas
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