Demonstration on October 17, 1905 by Ilya Repin. A large, jubilant crowd of figures in early 20th-century dress celebrate in a public square with banners and flowers.

Demonstration on October 17, 1905

Ilya Repin

1907 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of Russian realism capturing the electric energy and fervor of a historical public demonstration.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Commercial Space · Study
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by Ilya Repin in 1907, this dynamic oil on canvas depicts the fervent celebration following the October Manifesto in Russia. Repin masterfully handles the complex, crowded composition, individualizing the expressions of joy and hope across a diverse social spectrum in a brilliant display of realist technique.