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Choose An Imperial Welcome at Sudak as a hand painted oil painting and skip the compromise of printed wall decor. Based on Ivan Aivazovsky's original. Our artists rebuild the fine art composition stroke by stroke, producing romantic canvas wall art with lasting color depth.
1867
Oil on canvas
In the summer of 1867 Empress Maria Alexandrovna, wife of Alexander II, was passing through Crimea with her children on the way to Constantinople. The present lot was painted after a charming episode of their return journey. A tremendous reception had been laid on for the Imperial family in Theodosia, involving costumed gondoliers, fireworks, flowers and pageantry. On the eve of his departure however, the Tsarevich expressed a wish to see Aivazovsky’s vineyard estate at Sudak since he had been told that it was a place of great beauty.
Although the Tsarevich insisted no reception was required Aivazovsky decided otherwise, as the artist’s grandson recorded in his memoirs. In the night he dispatched some seventy horses and carts, laden with provisions, crockery, carpets, chefs, servants etc. to Sudak, with instructions to lay on a Tartar feast on the lawn for the Emperor’s children complete with costumed local musicians, dancers and bonfires.
'Meanwhile Aivazovsky slipped away unobtrusively into the house, where with great speed he painted a picture in oils. This he sent off immediately to the 'Tiger’ (the Imperial yacht) and asked for it to be hung in the foremost cabin. When lunch was finished, having accompanied his royal guests to the yacht, much to their surprise they saw hanging in the cabin a painting depicting what they had just been watching. Then after warmly thanking Aivazovsky for such an original and varied reception, the Emperor’s children embarked for Livadia’.
The fine art subject is rebuilt stroke by stroke in oil, giving the finished canvas the depth expected of romantic oil painting wall decor.
This is a genuine hand painted oil painting, not a canvas print. Our painters match the palette of An Imperial Welcome at Sudak by eye and build up the fine art forms in thin layers, which is what gives the finished fine art oil painting its luminosity.
Hang this fine art oil painting above a sofa, console, or bed to give an entryway an instant focal point. Its romantic palette works with both minimalist and period interiors, and the piece also makes a considered gift for housewarmings, weddings, and art lovers.
Order An Imperial Welcome at Sudak as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting romantic character to your entryway. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 24 in | $68.48 |
| 24 X 36 in | $106.48 |
| 30 X 40 in | $146.98 |
| 36 X 48 in | $195.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $379.98 |
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