Survivers

Survivers, 1844, is a painting by Ivan Ayvazovsky. 



The artwork depicts a dramatic seascape at sunset or sunrise. The sky is a fiery orange and red, filling most of the canvas. Two sailing vessels are shown on a turbulent sea; one is larger and further away, the other smaller and closer to the viewer, with figures visible on board. The smaller vessel appears to be a smaller boat, possibly a lifeboat, with people in it. The waves are dark and choppy, suggesting a stormy sea. The overall mood is one of intensity and perhaps survival, given the title. The painting's size is not specified in the provided metadata.