Sadko | Ilya Repin | 1876 16th Century breaking traditional artistic conventions of

breaking traditional artistic conventions of the time

evoking themes of solitude

lending the familiar landscape a mood of calm solitude

Bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun

Sadko | Ilya Repin | 1876 16th Century breaking traditional artistic conventions ofThe painting was commissioned by the future Tsar Alexander III. Based on the subject of a Novgorod epic poem (bylina), it depicts the merchant Sadko in the underwater kingdom Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones