Seamstress 1882

"Seamstress" is a charcoal drawing by Russian artist Ilya Repin, created in 1882. The drawing depicts a woman, likely a peasant, hunched over her work, sewing in a simple, unfurnished room. Repin's masterful use of shading and line creates a sense of realism and emphasizes the woman's concentration on her task, highlighting the struggles of the working class in 19th-century Russia. This drawing is a prime example of Repin's realist style, which aimed to portray everyday life and working-class people with honesty and compassion.