Ilya Efimovich Repin, Russian, 1844 to 1930, charcoal and pencil sketch painting depicting female portraits. Signed lower left. Circa: 1870s to 1880s. Ilya Yefimovich Repin was a Russian painter, born in what is now Ukraine, the greatest Russian realist who created the epic depiction of Russian reality in all its diversity. He became one of the most renowned artists in Russia during the 19th century. His major works include Barge Haulers on the Volga, Religious Procession in Kursk Province, Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan; and Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. One of a kind artwork.