A Shy Peasant 1877

"A Shy Peasant" is a realistic oil painting created by Ilya Repin in 1877. The painting is a close-up portrait of a peasant man, captured in a moment of shyness or contemplation. Repin, known for his depictions of everyday people, uses a palette of earthy tones and loose brushstrokes to capture the man's weathered face and simple clothing. The painting's intimate scale and focus on the subject's emotions create a sense of empathy and connection, showcasing Repin's mastery of portraiture. The painting is housed in the Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of Fine Arts, Russia.