Artwork

Дуэль. Эскиз

Дуэль. Эскиз, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1913
Дуэль. Эскиз, by Ilya Repin, oil, 1913

Дуэль. Эскиз is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ilya Repin. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia. Duel.

About this work

Overview

Duel. Sketch is a 1913 oil painting by Ilya Repin, a Russian artist known for his realist works. The painting is currently held in the National Gallery of Armenia.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a duel scene set in a dark forest, with a man in a white shirt standing with his hands behind his head, surrounded by figures in dark clothing, one of whom holds a child.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by visible brushstrokes and a textured surface, with the artist employing chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast between light and dark areas.

History & Provenance

Created in 1913 by Ilya Repin, the painting is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ilya Repin

Artist

Ilya Repin

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