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Ilya Yefimovich Repin (5 August [O.S. 24 July] 1844 – 29 September 1930) was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter. He became one of the most renowned artists in Russia in the 19th century.
- Barge Haulers on the Volga (1870-73) This was the first major painting that brought Ilya Repin (1844-1930) major success. The idea for the painting came to him when he was a student at the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg.
- Sadko in the Underwater Kingdom (1876) After graduating from the Academy of Arts, Repin embarked on extensive travels abroad. In 1873, he set off for Italy and lived in Rome.
- Religious Procession in Kursk Province (1883) Repin once again provides criticism of social inequality in this work. The painting amazes the viewer with its wide variety of different people—from more than 70 characters emerges a cohesive picture of the life of the people.
- Ivan the Terrible and his Son Ivan, 16 November 1581 (1883-85) It is believed that Repin intended this painting to parallel the tragic events of 1881—namely the assassination of Tsar Alexander II and the execution of members of the Narodnaya Volya (People's Will) revolutionary organization.
Learn about Ilya Repin, a prominent artist of the Peredvizhniki School who painted common people and historical events. Explore his 541 artworks in various styles and genres, such as realism, impressionism, portrait, and history painting.
- Russian
- August 5, 1844
- Chuguyev, Ukraine
- September 29, 1930
Learn about the life and work of Ilya Repin, one of the foremost proponents of naturalistic representation and social commentary in Russian art. Explore his paintings, quotes, and achievements, from Barge Haulers on the Volga to Ivan the Terrible.
- Russian
- July 24, 1844
- Chuhuiv, Russian Empire
- September 29, 1930
Learn about Ilya Repin, a Ukrainian-born Russian painter who became one of the most renowned artists in Russia in the 19th century. Explore his major works, such as Barge Haulers on the Volga, Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan, and Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks, and his portraits of literary and artistic figures.
Learn about Ilya Repin, the leading artist in the Russian Realist movement in the late 19th century. He painted genre and historical subjects, and portraits of leading figures of the time.
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Ilya Yefimovich Repin (born August 5 [July 24, Old Style], 1844, Chuguyev, Russia [now Chuhuyiv, Ukraine]—died September 29, 1930, Kuokkala, Finland) was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter of historical subjects known for the power and drama of his works.
