7215227 BLACK WOMAN, 1875-1876 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Late 1875?arly 1876 Oil on canvas L This painting, unique in Repine\'s art, closes a series of portraits evoking the diversity of physiognomies encountered during his stay in France. It was in Paris that the artist discovered the extent of the vogue for Orientalism, he who did not go to the Maghreb or the Ottoman Empire. Here, Repine shows a virtuoso talent in the rendering of colors and in that of the light on the model\'s skin and jewelry.); Photo by Sylvain Collet.