Artwork

From the journey to Constantinople

From the journey to Constantinople, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897
From the journey to Constantinople, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897

From the journey to Constantinople is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

From the journey to Constantinople, painted in 1897 by Jan Ciągliński, is a post-impressionist work housed in the National Museum in Warsaw, exemplifying early Russian Impressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene moment from a voyage to Constantinople, conveying tranquility through its depiction of a boat with three occupants on calm waters.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by blues and grays, the work achieves a balance of dynamic movement and peaceful ambiance.

History & Provenance

Created during Ciągliński's activity in St. Petersburg under Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, the piece is now 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.