Artwork

Pavel Blaramberg

Pavel Blaramberg, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1892
Pavel Blaramberg, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1892

Pavel Blaramberg is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ilya Repin. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Pavel Blaramberg is a portrait painted by Ilya Repin in 1892, executed in oil paint. It is a representative work of Repin's realist style and is currently held in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Pavel Blaramberg, a figure associated with Russian artistic and literary circles, seated at a table with a book and cigarette, conveying a quiet and contemplative mood.

Technique & Style

Repin's use of realism is evident in the detailed rendering of Blaramberg's attire and the objects on the table, set against a dark background that accentuates the subject.

History & Provenance

Created in 1892, Pavel Blaramberg is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, underscoring its significance within Russian art.

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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