Artwork
Fragment of buildings at the seaside. From the journey to Constantinople
Fragment of buildings at the seaside. From the journey to Constantinople 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. Fragment of buildings at the seaside.
About this work
Overview
Fragment of buildings at the seaside. From the journey to Constantinople is a 1897 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a coastal urban scene, likely recorded during a trip to Constantinople, featuring buildings in the foreground and the sea stretching to the horizon.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a loose, Impressionist style, the work showcases bold brushstrokes, vivid colors, and a focus on light and shadow to create depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Executed in 1897, it is considered among the first examples of Russian Impressionism and is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw.
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.
