Autograph of Ivan Ajvazovskij

Certified Authentic autograph on a postcard (Ш325 ). Ivan Aivazovsky (1817-1900) - Russian marine painter and battle painter of Armenian origin, collector, and philanthropist.

Painter of the Main Naval Staff, active Privy Councilor, academician, and honorary member of the Imperial Academy of Arts, honorary member of the Academies of Arts in Amsterdam, Rome, Paris, Florence, and Stuttgart. The most outstanding artist of Armenian origin of the 19th century. Brother of the Armenian historian and Archbishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church Gabriel Aivazovsky. Being a world-famous artist, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky preferred to live and work in his homeland in Crimea. Aivazovsky is best known for his seascapes, which make up more than half of his work. The artist is considered one of the greatest marine painters of all time.