《意外归来》(He ждали)是列宾所创作的反映革命题材的重要作品之一,完成于1888年。大约是春末夏初时节。雨过天晴,门窗玻璃上流着水珠。阳光照进屋里,把树丛、绿茵的柔和色调洒满房间。整个环境充满温馨、安宁的气氛。被流放或者监禁的一位革命者(民粹派)刑满后返回家中,家人事先并不知道他的归来。此画表现的就是革命者意外迈进家门时那充满戏剧性 He ждали was one of the important works by Repin reflecting the revolutionary theme, completed in 1888. About the end of spring and early summer season. It was raining and there were dripping beads on the windows and doors. The sun shone into the room, sprinkling the bushes and lush pastel tones of the room. The whole environment is full of warm, peaceful atmosphere. A revolutionist (Narodnik), exiled or imprisoned, returned home after his sentence and his family did not know his return in advance. What this painting shows is that it is full of drama when revolutionaries unexpectedly move into their own homes