Artwork

Desert. Resting in Mount Lebanon. From the journey to Palestine

Desert. Resting in Mount Lebanon. From the journey to Palestine, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901
Desert. Resting in Mount Lebanon. From the journey to Palestine, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901

Desert. Resting in Mount Lebanon. From the journey to Palestine is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Desert.

About this work

Overview

Desert. Resting in Mount Lebanon. From the journey to Palestine is a 1901 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist associated with the Impressionist movement, created during his travels.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene desert scene with a camel and rider facing left, set against a backdrop of mountains and a sparse tree under a light blue sky, evoking a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's work is characterized by its Impressionist style, conveying a tranquil atmosphere through the depiction of a desert landscape and figures.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, having been created during Ciągliński's journey to Palestine in the early 20th century.

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.