Ilya Yefimovich Repin Collection
Ilya Yefimovich Repin, a renowned Russian artist of the 19th and 20th centuries
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Ilya Yefimovich Repin, a renowned Russian artist of the 19th and 20th centuries, captivated audiences with his masterful paintings that showcased both historical events and everyday life. In "Detail of the Zaporozhets writing a letter to the Turkish Sultan, " created between 1880-1890 but later reproduced in 1965, Repin skillfully captures the intensity and determination of the Zaporozhian Cossacks as they compose a defiant letter to their adversary. Another notable work by Repin is "The Ploughman (Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy at the Plough), " painted in 1887 but also reproduced in 1965. This painting depicts Leo Tolstoy himself engaged in manual labor, emphasizing his connection to common people and showcasing Repin's ability to capture raw emotion. Repin's talent extended beyond portraits and historical scenes. In his portrait of Paolo Troubetzkoy from 1908, he showcases his mastery of capturing human likeness through oil on canvas. Religious themes were also prevalent in Repin's works. In "Le Calvaire" or "Scene de la Crucifixion, " he portrays Jesus Christ alongside two thieves crucified with him – Saint Dismas and Gesmas. The painting evokes deep emotions as it explores themes of redemption and salvation. Repin's love for Russia is evident in his depiction of an enchanting winter scene titled "Eglise a Kuokkala (ou Repino, Russie) la nuit de Noel. " Painted around 1910 on wood using oil colors, this artwork beautifully captures the essence of Christmas night in Russia. In another piece called "L'apparition des icones, " created by Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine), son of Ilya Yefimovich Repin, we see icons being revered within a religious context.