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title: Demonstration on October 17, 1905
author: Ilya Repin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20524/demonstration-on-october-17-1905/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-05-27
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# Demonstration on October 17, 1905
_Authored by Ilya Repin_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20524.png)
## Image Caption
A 1907 oil on canvas painting by Ilya Repin (1844-1930) titled *Demonstration on October 17, 1905*. The work refers to the public reaction to the Russian [Tsar](https://www.worldhistory.org/Tsar/)'s compromise of promised reforms, the October Manifesto, made in response to the [Russian Revolution of 1905](https://www.worldhistory.org/Russian_Revolution_of_1905/). (Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Repin, I. (2025, May 27). Demonstration on October 17, 1905. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Repin, Ilya. "Demonstration on October 17, 1905." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 27, 2025. .
### MLA
Repin, Ilya. "Demonstration on October 17, 1905." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 May 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Repin_17October.jpg) by [**Ilya Repin**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Repin_17October.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 27 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.