Ilya Repin

Ilya Repin, born on July 24, 1844 in Chuhuiv, was a painter and essayist from the Russian Empire. He was educated at the Imperial Academy of Arts and was known for his work in history painting, portrait, and genre painting. Repin's notable works include 'Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks', 'Barge Haulers on the Volga', and 'Religious Procession in Kursk Province'. In addition to being a painter, Repin was also an essayist. He passed away on September 29, 1930 in Repino, Saint Petersburg.