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WHAT A FREEDOM! 1903 (oil on canvas)
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WHAT A FREEDOM! 1903 (oil on canvas)
7215394 WHAT A FREEDOM! 1903 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: 1903//Oil on canvas
This painting, inspired by the shores of the Gulf of Finland, was perceived by Repins contemporaries as a hymn to youth, to students ready for all impulsive changes. The critic Vladimir Stassov was convinced that the artist had made a detriment to realistic painting, to represent a scene that was more of a parable or allegory. However, Repin himself refused any possibility of hidden intention: " What symbol would there be then! The little father is very old when it comes to symbols and sleight of hand. Its just a student and a female student dancing the mazurka in the waves, just that!" ); Photo © Sylvain Collet
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What a Freedom! 1903
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is an oil on canvas masterpiece by Ilya Efimovich Repin, housed in the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. This painting captures the essence of youth and impulsive changes through a scene inspired by the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Repin's contemporaries saw this artwork as a hymn to young students who were ready for all kinds of adventurous transformations. However, some critics believed that Repin had deviated from realistic painting and instead presented a parable or allegory. The artist himself denied any hidden intentions, stating that it was simply about two students dancing the mazurka in the waves. The print beautifully showcases this vibrant artwork, capturing its colors and details with precision. It allows viewers to appreciate Repin's skillful brushwork and his ability to convey emotions through his subjects' expressions and movements. In this image, we witness a couple joyfully dancing amidst crashing waves while wearing traditional costumes. Their happiness is palpable as they embrace freedom and liberation symbolized by their carefree dance moves against the backdrop of the sea. This piece transports us back to early twentieth-century Russia when art was used not only for aesthetic purposes but also as a medium for expressing societal shifts and aspirations for change. "What a Freedom! 1903" continues to inspire awe with its allegorical representation of youthful exuberance intertwined with themes of liberty and emancipation.
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