Ayvazovski exhibit opens in Stockholm History Museum

An exhibition of the works of prominent Armenian artist Hovhannes Ayvazovski has kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden.

According to the Russian language news website Kp.ru, the exhibit will be open for 75 days at Stockholm History Museum.

“Ayvazovski is almost unknown among private citizens [in Sweden]. I realize it by seeing how the majority of Swedes are reacting to canvases,” said Maria Ekbalt, a guide at the museum.

Further, the website said that Ayvazovski traveled a lot and it is reflected also in his works.

He traveled to Stockholm too.

“During his stay in Stockholm he painted the well-known canvas picturing the Royal Castle,” said Swedish artist Bjorje Fridland.