tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post6142524033698638953..comments2024-03-18T07:23:32.809-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Repin Paints MussorgskyJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-52635133950279304182021-01-12T14:06:33.506-05:002021-01-12T14:06:33.506-05:00Unknown, the story comes from the book The Russian...Unknown, the story comes from the book The Russian Vision: The Art of Ilya Repin<br />James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-14081326066198135762021-01-12T08:06:28.813-05:002021-01-12T08:06:28.813-05:00James, where did you read of this account? Are the...James, where did you read of this account? Are there any accounts of Repins actual approach. I have not found much written. Thank you. Incredible portrait.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095047984262280266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-5347526736461871642021-01-12T08:05:58.403-05:002021-01-12T08:05:58.403-05:00James, where did you read of this account? Are the...James, where did you read of this account? Are there any accounts of Repins actual approach. I have not found much written. Thank you. Incredible portrait.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095047984262280266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-83420510150520104762020-12-10T11:52:08.284-05:002020-12-10T11:52:08.284-05:00This is an unbelievable example of Ilya Repin'...This is an unbelievable example of Ilya Repin's psychological portrait. A real masterwork!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219781703464158969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-51045234852243611392012-08-13T12:26:52.836-04:002012-08-13T12:26:52.836-04:00This portrait is so powerful, in a different way t...This portrait is so powerful, in a different way than other famed portraits are. So many others have a dark drama, and stern majesty. But this one has a lovely lightness to it, almost a feminine quality. Besides the virtuosity of Repin, why is that? Can you break it down technically for schlepps like me trying to learn? I guess it's high-key, lovely colors, a softness of brushwork. It's amazing how concrete details all add up to give an elusive quality in total.Judy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09176284042670900772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-77273254039818036952012-08-12T23:55:05.510-04:002012-08-12T23:55:05.510-04:00those eyes- such character and realism that seamle...those eyes- such character and realism that seamlessly blends into the gestures of the fabric. This makes artists screetch like teenage girls, its so well doneKatana Leighhttp://www.artlovelight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-80957694156803653702012-08-12T19:08:09.671-04:002012-08-12T19:08:09.671-04:00Teresa and Janet. Sorry, the quiz is tomorrow and ...Teresa and Janet. Sorry, the quiz is tomorrow and you all owe me five bucks!James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-50587063541718503942012-08-12T18:31:07.241-04:002012-08-12T18:31:07.241-04:00@nystudios: Thanks. I didn't know that story a...@nystudios: Thanks. I didn't know that story about that painting. But I'm familiar with the painting! It stopped me in my tracks after two hours of looking at the surface of other paintings. The eyes in that portrait grabbed me as if to chastise me and say: "Painting is not just about technique. It's also about humanity."James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-60855749578950915622012-08-12T18:15:05.309-04:002012-08-12T18:15:05.309-04:00@nystudios - yeah that Repin (at the met) is amazi...@nystudios - yeah that Repin (at the met) is amazing. one of my favorite paintings in the Met.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-86181133684417213492012-08-12T18:07:51.646-04:002012-08-12T18:07:51.646-04:00With 'Color and Light' a close companion, ...With 'Color and Light' a close companion, I must also remember not to forget to tune in to this blog... I agree, the simplicity but power of this portrait is wonderful... thanks, JimJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-37291676312951031832012-08-12T12:09:48.019-04:002012-08-12T12:09:48.019-04:00It's easily one of my favorite Repin's, an...It's easily one of my favorite Repin's, and that's quite a hard thing to do - I love pretty much every portrait of his that I come across.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262476114387821096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91825687097261537592012-08-12T12:08:20.255-04:002012-08-12T12:08:20.255-04:00There is a Repin in the Met of a writer, Vsevolod ...There is a Repin in the Met of a writer, Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin; a Russian author of short stories, that killed himself 2 days after Repin painted him as well. <br /><br />Despite early literary success, he had periodical bouts of mental illness. At the age of 33, Garshin committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of his apartment building and died five days later at a Red Cross hospital.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Garshin_by_Repin.jpgnystudioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261799330174359285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-48801724361043663542012-08-12T10:43:41.140-04:002012-08-12T10:43:41.140-04:00It's a beautiful painting. The story is quite ...It's a beautiful painting. The story is quite interesting as well.Keith Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579786144772849547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-39458739374397052962012-08-12T09:46:07.983-04:002012-08-12T09:46:07.983-04:00I agree with what Teresa said! I would add that i...I agree with what Teresa said! I would add that it's also without exams! Yay - no pop quizzes!Janet Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15211855672690293121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-50548891463296040752012-08-12T09:27:30.722-04:002012-08-12T09:27:30.722-04:00Reading this blog is like being back in art school...Reading this blog is like being back in art school...without the crushing tuition bills. This painting is gorgeous. I, too, could spend hours looking at it.Teresa Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426703298499901496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-45456730800958709962012-08-12T09:18:40.288-04:002012-08-12T09:18:40.288-04:00I don't know why this version is not in print ...I don't know why this version is not in print anymore:<br />http://www.amazon.com/Ilya-Repin-Grigori-Sternine/dp/1844849163/ref=cm_cr-mr-title<br /> Ilya Repin [Hardcover]<br />Grigori Sternine <br /><br />but when i got it it was only 19.95 and had great reproductions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-59899811214054917562012-08-12T06:17:40.930-04:002012-08-12T06:17:40.930-04:00I have to agree with Kramskoy, this painting is ca...I have to agree with Kramskoy, this painting is caprivating -both in it's execution and it's honestyKarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814636977155763601noreply@blogger.com