Barge Haulers on the Volga 

Ilya Repin’s “Barge Haulers on the Volga” is a realist painting depicting the harsh realities of life for Russian peasants. It captures a group of men, exhausted and straining to pull a barge on the Volga River. The painting is known for its dramatic composition and portrayal of human suffering, highlighting the difficult conditions faced by the working class in 19th-century Russia. Repin's work serves as a powerful commentary on social inequality and the exploitation of labor.