Hauling A Horse and Cart out of Ice by Ivan Aivazovsky

Hauling A Horse and Cart out of Ice - Ivan Aivazovsky - Romantic Oil Painting

About This Piece

Hauling A Horse and Cart out of Ice by Ivan Aivazovsky is one of those images that never dates. Our studio recreates it as a hand painted oil painting — textured, color-rich, and ready to hang as canvas wall art in a living room, study, or reception area.

The Story Behind the Painting

1876
Oil on canvas

Aivazovsky's ice paintings make up a uniquely small part of his oeuvre, but they showcase his versatility in depicting all forces of nature, from violent, stormy seas to calm, sunlit shores. After studying at the Imperial Academy in St. Petersburg, the young artist spent much time travelling throughout Europe and the Crimea perfecting his exquisite technique.

His main experience with ice and snow would have come when he was still a young student at the Academy. It was not until years later, however, in the late 1860s and 1870s, that paintings of icy landscapes became more prominent within Aivazovsky’s oeuvre, mainly depicting the frozen Ukrainian steppes.

The present lot, executed in 1876, is from this very period. The flock of black birds congregating against the snowy expanse is a characteristic touch, shared by another work of that year, Winter Landscape, as well as by the masterpiece Ice-Breakers on the Frozen Neva in St. Petersburg from 1877. Using luminescent greys and purples, Aivazovsky evokes the sense of unbearable cold while conveying the contrasting forces of human strength versus nature as five men work to haul a horse and carriage from the broken ice.

Every hand painted oil painting in this wildlife series is finished on artist-grade canvas and checked against the original before it leaves the studio.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Each canvas is painted entirely by hand with professional oil paints on artist-grade cotton canvas. No printing, giclée, or digital imaging is used at any stage, so the surface keeps the slight relief and color variation of real brushwork.

What Is Included

• 100% hand-painted oil painting on artist-grade canvas — never a print or digital reproduction.
• Supplied with a 2-inch blank border on all four sides for flexible living room display options.
• Direct-from-studio worldwide delivery with no third-party resellers.
• Quick turnaround — most in-stock wildlife paintings ship in 3–10 working days.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 24 in, 24 X 36 in, 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Made-to-measure options are available for this wildlife canvas.
• Flexible shipping through DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and partner networks.
• Free professional stretching on wooden stretcher bars — contact us for framing options.
• A digital photo of your finished painting is emailed for approval before shipment.

Wall Decor & Gifting

This wildlife oil painting wall decor is equally at home in a residence, a boutique hotel, or a professional office. Its romantic character makes it a safe, distinctive gift for anyone furnishing a living room.

Ordering & Peace of Mind

In short: Hauling A Horse and Cart out of Ice - Ivan Aivazovsky - Romantic Oil Painting combines a romantic composition, a 100% hand painted oil painting process, and the flexibility of made-to-order canvas sizes — a dependable choice for wildlife oil painting and living room wall decor.