Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930). Reply of

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Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930). Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire. 1880 - 1891. Realism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Russian Museum

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Cossacks Ilya Mehmed Petersburg Realism Repin Reply Sultan Yefimovich Ottoman

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is a masterpiece by the renowned Russian painter Ilya Yefimovich Repin, created between 1880 and 1891. This horizontal oil on canvas painting is a prime example of realism and is currently housed in the hallowed halls of the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The scene portrayed in the painting is a response from the Zaporozhian Cossacks, a group of Ukrainian Cossacks who lived along the Dnieper River, to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman forces had invaded Ukraine in the late 16th century, and the Cossacks, known for their fierce independence and military prowess, had long resisted Ottoman rule. In the painting, Repin depicts a group of Cossacks gathered around a table, casually smoking pipes and nonchalantly reading a letter from the Sultan. The letter demands that they submit to Ottoman rule and pay tribute. The Cossacks' reply, written on a scrap of paper and nailed to a wooden plank, is a bold and defiant response that mocks the Sultan's demands. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer to a time and place where bravery, independence, and defiance were the order of the day. Repin's "Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV" is a testament to the artist's skill and mastery of the realist style. It is a painting that captures the spirit of a people and a moment in history, and is a must-see for anyone interested in Russian art or the history of the Cossacks. The painting's enduring popularity is a testament to Repin's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time and preserve it for future generations to appreciate.

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