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Delt va Ilya Repin yambik, by Vasily Polenov, oil, 1890

Delt va Ilya Repin yambik

Vasily Polenov

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Delt va Ilya Repin yambik is a 1890 oil by Vasily Polenov, a Impressionism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Vasily Polenov
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a man with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, sitting in a wooden chair. He is holding a red object in his right hand. The background is dark and shadowy. The man's attire and the chair suggest a formal setting, possibly a studio or a home. The dark background and the man's serious expression create a sense of solemnity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Vasily Polenov.

About the artist

Portrait of Vasily Polenov
Artist

Vasily Polenov

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (Russian: Василий Дмитриевич Поленов; 1 June 1844 – 18 July 1927) was a Russian landscape painter associated with the Peredvizhniki movement of realist artists.

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