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“Denial of confession” by Ilya Repin
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov is a great Russian historical painter, but all he has to say about him is not enough: the national genius embodied in the art of Surikov. The value of his work is not immediately realized, but only with the passage of life, when a person acquires experience, knowledge, develops his mind, develops spiritual wisdom in himself. Comprehension of the art of Surikov is as joyful and difficult as comprehension of Pushkin’s poetry. Continue reading
outlines of buildings
constant companions
Mexican graphic until
especially outstanding
could not recover
monuments of the city’s
studios were located
ambassador to Greece
most picturesque places
social activity gradually
master worked
supposedly saved
distinguished by its mannerism
inhuman tension.
most popular
years of reaction
creative response
where every wave
remarkable monument
henceforth become
technique of oil painting
tense in mood
natural principle
easel paintings
drew themes from these albums
hands he held
makes several
masters saw in reality
surpass in this respect
uniquely individual
products painted
introduction of an orange-red
huge cycle of murals
statue was created
picture telling
beautiful and majestic
aspiring artist
figures are graceful
variety of color
naming the artistic
linear perspective
painters from England
thus emphasizing
joyful beauty
direct observations



