Gathering Storm | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1899

Ivan Aivazovsky’s Gathering Storm, painted in 1899, captures the unsettled interval before rough weather breaks at sea. Darkening cloud and shifting light give the water a restless depth, while the vessels appear small within the expanse of sky and sea. The composition draws its drama from atmosphere rather than incident: distant forms soften into haze, and the changing surface of the water carries the eye towards the horizon. It is a late example of Aivazovsky’s sustained attention to light, movement and the vulnerability of ships at sea.Frame:Created from high-quality wood with simple clean lines and a satin finish. Presented in black with a conservation-grade, acid-free snow-white window mount, 2.4mm thick.Print:Printed on premium fine art paper, chosen for its tonality and detail. The painting meets the mount opening directly, with no additional white print border.Handmade by specialist framers and supplied ready to hang. FSC-certified mountboard and sustainably sourced materials.Sizes:16 × 12 inches — 40.6 × 30.5 cm28 × 20 inches — 71.1 × 50.8 cm