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Shepherd with a Flock of Sheep

Illia Repin (Ilia Efimovich Repin) Ukrainian, born Russian Empire
1870
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Repin was born in the rural Ukrainian town of Chuhuiv (Chuguev) when it was part of the Russian Empire. He went on to become a major progressive painter. Scenes of peasant life were among his most popular subjects.

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Object Information
  • Title: Shepherd with a Flock of Sheep
  • Artist: Illia Repin (Ilia Efimovich Repin) (Ukrainian, born Russian Empire, Chuhuiv (Chuguev) 1844–1930 Repino, St. Petersburg (Kuokkala))
  • Date: 1870
  • Medium: Oil on canvas board
  • Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (12.4 x 22.5 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Jane Dastich, in memory of her husband, General Frank Dastich, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.280.4
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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