The Volga Bargemen

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf painting
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Ilya_Repin
gptkbp:artwork use of light and shadow
realistic portrayal
remains influential today
considered a masterpiece
recognized for its craftsmanship
contributed to the portrayal of working class
explores themes of labor and endurance
inspired social realism
interpreted as a commentary on social issues.
part_of_the_Realist_movement
gptkbp:colors earth tones
gptkbp:composedOf dynamic and dramatic
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:criticism praised for detail
gptkbp:culturalHeritage reflects_the_life_of_the_Russian_peasantry
gptkbp:culturalImpact reflects social issues of the time
gptkbp:culturalSignificance depicts_Russian_life
important_in_the_context_of_Russian_art_history
gptkbp:depicts bargemen pulling a barge
gptkbp:dimensions 202 cm × 281 cm
gptkbp:exhibits featured in numerous exhibitions
1873 Vienna World's Fair
gptkbp:hasCollection gptkb:State_Russian_Museum
gptkbp:historicalContext 19th century Russia
set against the backdrop of industrialization
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important_work_in_Russian_art_history
captures_the_essence_of_Russian_labor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Volga Bargemen
gptkbp:influence Russian_art
gptkbp:influenced influenced_by_Courbet
later_Russian_painters
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:French_Realism
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Volga_River
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Russian_folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:State_Russian_Museum
gptkbp:medium oil on canvas
gptkbp:movement Realism
gptkbp:notableFeature emotional depth
depiction of labor
gptkbp:style naturalism
characterized by realism and detail
Realist_painting
gptkbp:subject bargemen_on_the_Volga_River
gptkbp:symbolism Russian_identity
gptkbp:technique impasto
layering of paint
gptkbp:theme struggle and hardship
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1870