Recreation. Portrait of V.A. Repina, the artist’s wife Ilya Repin (1844-1930)

Description of Ilya Repin’s painting "Rest"

Ilya Efimovich Repin was one of the Russian writers who tried to express realism as much as possible in his works. Collectors loved the works on the revolutionary theme, it seemed that the painter wanted to show the key life position of the great generals. But a special masterpiece, which struck with its purity and lightness, was a painting depicting his beloved wife Vera Repina.

The lovely face of Ilya Repin’s wife in her sleep, displayed all the tranquility and inner peace of her soul. The painter sometimes observed a similar situation, so with pleasure he decided to capture everything on the canvas. Home comfort and tranquility is represented by the composition. Repin with pleasure emphasizes the contours of the figure and the image of his wife Vera. Looking at the painting "Rest" you can see a beautiful combination of silence and delight.

Admiring his amazing model, the artist displays the remarkable traits of her character. It is very difficult to portray a real dream on canvas, but the painter succeeds. The magical power of the colors presents the viewer with a charming, sleepy girl who has no worries yet. She is resting from the outside world and the problems that exist in it. Vera Repina’s pose is reminiscent of a thoughtful and enigmatic nymph. Simplicity and indifference do not overshadow the picture, but rather make it real.

The quality of the work forces one to plunge into a world of sleep and peace. Everything in the painting seems realistic. Repin’s portrait work can only be admired. The unique harmony of the female image vividly expresses the thoughts of the artist. He as if strives for ideal forms, but at the same time does not decorate his spouse.

The outward appearance of a person is always beautiful, especially when his soul is vividly expressed. The versatility of the great artist makes art lovers swoon at the sight of his beautiful works.