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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
social activity gradually
tense in mood
supposedly saved
huge cycle of murals
makes several
introduction of an orange-red
drew themes from these albums
products painted
years of reaction
where every wave
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most picturesque places
uniquely individual
master worked
figures are graceful
easel paintings
masters saw in reality
ambassador to Greece
painters from England
monuments of the city’s
studios were located
remarkable monument
most popular
surpass in this respect
outlines of buildings
naming the artistic
picture telling
joyful beauty
statue was created
direct observations
distinguished by its mannerism
inhuman tension.
thus emphasizing
linear perspective
beautiful and majestic
variety of color
technique of oil painting
aspiring artist
constant companions
henceforth become
natural principle
creative response
could not recover
hands he held
especially outstanding