Artwork

Entry to Bosporus.

Entry to Bosporus., by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897
Entry to Bosporus., by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897

Entry to Bosporus. is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Entry to Bosporus is a 1897 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg. It is an early example of Russian Impressionism and is held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a maritime scene at the Bosporus Strait's entrance, viewed from within a building. A wooden structure with a railing is visible in the foreground, suggesting a dock or waterfront building.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński employed a range of colors, predominantly blues and browns, to capture the scene. The palette conveys the atmosphere of the maritime setting.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1897, Entry to Bosporus is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

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.