Deserter 1917

"Deserter" (1917) is a portrait painting by the renowned Russian artist Ilya Repin. It depicts a young man with a weary expression, likely a soldier who has deserted the Russian army during World War I. Repin’s signature loose brushstrokes and painterly style create a sense of immediacy and realism, capturing the psychological toll of war on the individual. The painting is currently on display at the Vitebsk Museum of Fine Arts in Belarus. The painting was likely inspired by Repin's own experiences with the war, and his personal connections to the conflict. It is an example of Repin's mastery of portraiture and his ability to evoke emotion through his art.