The Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan of Turkey, sketch

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"The Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan of Turkey" is a renowned sketch by the eminent Russian artist Ilya Efimovich Repin, created as a preparatory work for his celebrated painting "Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire." The sketch, dating back to the late 19th century, captures a moment of audacious defiance and humor, as the Cossacks compose a ribald response to the Sultan's demand for their submission.

Repin's interest in the historical event was sparked by the legendary and possibly apocryphal correspondence that took place in 1676. The Sultan of Turkey, Mehmed IV, supposedly sent a letter to the Zaporozhian Cossacks, demanding their surrender. The Cossacks' reply, brimming with derision and wit, became a symbol of Ukrainian national pride and resistance against foreign domination.

The sketch itself serves as a window into Repin's creative process, showcasing his ability to convey narrative and emotion through composition and character studies. It is characterized by its dynamic figures and expressive faces, which Repin would later develop into the full-scale painting. The work is a testament to Repin's mastery of genre painting and his deep interest in the historical and cultural heritage of the Russian Empire, which at the time included Ukraine.

As a precursor to the final painting, which was completed between 1880 and 1891, the sketch is an invaluable piece of art history that provides insight into the development of one of Repin's most famous works. It remains an important cultural artifact, reflecting the artist's dedication to capturing the spirit of the Cossack brotherhood with both realism and a touch of romanticism.

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