Ivan Konstantinovic Ayvazovski, a popular name in the list of marine painters, was born in 1817. Opening his eyes in Feodosiya, a Black Sea Port city in Crimea, contributed to the development of Aivazovsky's artistic personality. Because, with the history of the city, the different people carried by the sea trade gave Ayvazovsky a cosmopolitan identity. Tatars, Turks, Armenians, Russians, Jews, and Arabs lived together in the city. For this reason, the painter grew up in various cultures. Also, this is a sea city. This offered Ayvazovsky the opportunity to observe all the changing states of the sea since childhood. This made the artist popular and a place among the Marine painters.

Ayvazovsky has been interested in painting since his childhood. In 1887, he drew himself as a little boy, painting the city from a height overlooking Feodosia. Aivaz note in 1825 was placed on the painting. According to his family, he used to paint on the wall of the house using coal as a child. This interest and talent of the artist were discovered by his father's architect friend Koch. After this discovery, Koch gave lessons to the child that included some basic information on painting. Also, he presented his drawings to various people and institutions. As a result of all this effort, a six-year scholarship was provided to Ayvazovsky. While attending the academy, he was awarded the official silver medal in the exhibition. After this medal, the emperor gained the opportunity to meet Nicholas I. Thus, it was included in the imperial navy.

The artist presented seven of his paintings to the 1836 Academy exhibition. In one of these pictures, he depicted the city of Feodosiya, which he had not seen for three years. Thanks to this exhibition, he met the famous Russian poet Pushkin. His poems were also influential in his paintings.

In 1837, he was awarded a gold medal for his success in painting seascape. He graduated from the academy the same year. He was sent to Crimea for two summers to paint sea views of Russia.

Apart from his trip to the southern coasts of Crimea, he participated in the military expeditions of the Black Sea Navy. He presented his work during these two years to the Academy. Then he went to Italy in 1840. Ivan Konstantinoviç Ayvazovski has spent his life as both a successful sailor and a successful painter, leaving behind magnificent works.