Artwork
Delt va V- I- Repina koe iriba

Delt va V- I- Repina koe iriba is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ilya Repin. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Delt va V- I- Repina koe iriba is a portrait painted in 1874 by Ilya Repin, a prominent Ukrainian-born Russian realist artist of the 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with short, light-brown hair, dressed in a dark, striped dress and white collar, sitting in a serious pose, directly engaging the viewer with her gaze. Her somber expression and the overall muted color palette convey a sense of gravity.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Repin's realist approach, characterized by meticulous attention to detail in the subject's attire and the ornate, gold-accented chair. The dominant shades of brown, black, and white further emphasize the realistic and subdued tone of the piece.
History & Provenance
Created in 1874, the painting is part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery, a notable repository of Russian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ilya Yefimovich Repin (5 August 1844 – 29 September 1930) was a Ukrainian-born Russian painter.



















