Printed text, including identifying and publishing information, is in Russian. Original black and white postcard photograph that shows Ilya Repin seated, painting at his easel. No date, circa 1880s-1890s. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Postcard is very clean and intact overall. There are two staple holes at the top. A Near Fine copy. Ilya Repin (1844-1930) was a Russian Realist painter. He is considered the most renowned Russian painter of the nineteenth century.