Artwork

At the edge of the city and the desert. From the journey to Palestine

Jan Ciągliński , 1901

At the edge of the city and the desert. From the journey to Palestine is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. At the Edge of the City and the Desert.

About this work

Overview

At the Edge of the City and the Desert. From the Journey to Palestine is a 1901 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape where a cityscape with buildings and a tower gives way to a desert with hills and mountains, symbolizing the transition between urban development and arid terrain.

Technique & Style

Characterized by visible brushstrokes and a mix of warm and cool colors, the work showcases a post-Impressionist style, with earthy tones dominating the scene and creating a textured look.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, resulting from Ciągliński's travels, likely to Palestine, as indicated by the title.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Ciągliński

Jan Ciągliński (Polish: ; Russian: Ян/Иван Францевич Ционглинский, romanized: Yan/Ivan Frantsevich Tsionglinskiy; 20 February 1858 – 6 January 1913) was a Polish painter, active in St.