Artwork
Fountain near Yalta. From the journey to Crimea
Fountain near Yalta. From the journey to Crimea is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Fountain near Yalta.
About this work
Overview
Fountain near Yalta. From the journey to Crimea is an 1897 oil painting by Polish artist Jan Ciągliński, capturing a serene Crimean landscape centered around a fountain.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a fountain as its central element, set amidst lush greenery and trees, evoking a sense of calm within a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Ciągliński employed visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by greens and browns. Subtle light and shadow play in the background enhance the scene's depth, characteristic of Impressionist influences.
History & Provenance
Created during Ciągliński's activity in St. Petersburg under Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, the painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
