Artwork

Beirut – Evening. From the journey to Palestine

Beirut – Evening. From the journey to Palestine, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901
Beirut – Evening. From the journey to Palestine, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901

Beirut – Evening. 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. Beirut – Evening.

About this work

Overview

Beirut – Evening. From the journey to Palestine is a 1901 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist who worked in St. Petersburg. The work is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene nocturnal scene of Beirut, featuring a figure in a long dress standing in a field with bushes, trees, and a building in the background. The image likely reflects Ciągliński's travels in the region.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's post-Impressionist style is evident in the painting's warm color palette and visible brushstrokes, which give the work a textured appearance. The dominant shades of brown, green, and beige contribute to the peaceful atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Ciągliński

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.