Artwork

Party

Party, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1891
Party, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1891

Party is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ilya Repin. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Party is a 1891 oil painting by Ilya Repin, a Russian artist associated with the Realism movement. It is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a social gathering, with a woman in a white blouse and dark floral skirt at its center. She is surrounded by people in traditional clothing, creating a lively atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Repin's use of warm colors and lifelike depiction creates a cozy ambiance. The artist's restrained and observational style captures the scene's details, including the colorful decorations on the walls.

Context

Repin was known for his genre scenes and portraits of cultural figures, often focusing on everyday life and social issues.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ilya Repin

Artist

Ilya Repin

Ilya Yefimovich Repin (5 August 1844 – 29 September 1930) was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter.

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