Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi (1877) by Ilya Repin

Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi - Ilya Repin - 1877

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi
ArtistIlya Repin
Date1877
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions147 x 105 cm
Art MovementRealism

About Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi

The artwork “Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuindzhi” was created by the prominent Russian artist Ilya Repin in 1877. Executed in oil on canvas, it stands as a fine example of the Realism art movement, with dimensions of 147 by 105 centimeters. As a genre, the work classifies as a portrait, capturing the essence of the sitter through Repin’s masterful use of paint.

The artwork features the seated figure of a man, presumptively Arkhip Kuindzhi, an artist contemporaneous to Repin and respected for his own contributions to painting. The subject is portrayed with an arresting gaze, a full beard, and an air of quiet confidence. He is comfortably positioned in an armchair, enveloped in the dark, rich tones typical of the artist’s palette, which lends the portrait a somber and contemplative atmosphere. The figure’s garments appear functional and are rendered in deep, saturated colors, allowing his face and hands to emerge as points of focus, illuminated softly against the shadowy backdrop. Subtle details, such as the pattern on the armchair and the texture of the clothing, showcase Repin’s skill in rendering textures, contributing to the painting’s realism and drawing the viewer into a moment of silent communion with the subject. Overall, this work is emblematic of Repin’s ability to convey not only the physical likeness of his sitters but also a sense of their inner life and character.

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