Portrait of the writer I.S. Turgenev (1818-1883) Ilya Repin (1844-1930)

Description of Ilya Repin’s painting "Portrait of Turgenev".

It is no coincidence that the portrait is the most difficult genre. The painter’s task is not as simple as it may at first seem. Not only do you have to accurately convey facial features and a host of other important details. You have to make it a real masterpiece. A portrait becomes one only if looking at the picture you feel the utmost liveliness of the hero.

Such a rare talent and had Repin. He was able to convey the feelings of a person, his soul and the smallest sense.

Portrait of Turgenev in this sense, really unique. Its main feature - the predominance of dark colors. This suggests that we are looking at a man with a very serious character.

First of all, viewers pay attention to the face of the writer. In his eyes you can read the incredible calmness. They are full of sadness, absolute confidence and a special sadness. On the open forehead one can notice the characteristic wrinkles. They indicate that the writer is thinking very much and intensely.

Complementing this vivid image is the beard. It tells us that Turgenev is already in a rather advanced age. In front of us is a very wise and incredibly well-read man.

Repin depicts Turgenev sitting in an armchair. He looks at us half-turned, but his eyes still have the same appeal.

If we look closely at the portrait, we notice that the writer is holding his glasses. It is quite natural that the long work has affected the writer’s eyesight. This detail is very important. The artist manages to unobtrusively emphasize the great love of this man to work.

Before us is not just a true masterpiece. This is a small drop of a very interesting story. We are able to imagine what a famous writer looked like. To gaze into these wise eyes can be endless. As a result, you will begin to involuntarily reflect on the difficult path of life, which everyone has to go through.