Portrait of Leo Tolstoy as a Ploughman on a Field 1887

This realistic oil painting by Ilya Repin, "Portrait of Leo Tolstoy as a Ploughman on a Field," depicts the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy engaging in manual labor, a reflection of his commitment to simple living. The artwork portrays Tolstoy, dressed in peasant garb, working the fields with a pair of horses. The scene is captured with a sense of realism, highlighting Tolstoy's dedication to a life of toil and his philosophy of simple living. This piece, housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, is a powerful representation of Tolstoy's influential literary and philosophical contributions to Russian culture.