Artwork
Grave of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea
Grave of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea 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. Grave of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray.
About this work
Overview
Grave of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea is a painting by Jan Ciągliński, created in 1897. It is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a grave site in Crimea, featuring a large stone structure with intricate carvings and a dome-shaped top. The serene scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a distant mountain range under a clear blue sky.
Technique & Style
Ciągliński's work is associated with the Impressionist movement. The painting's use of light and shadow on the stone structure adds depth and texture, while its color and composition evoke a sense of calm and contemplation.
History & Provenance
Jan Ciągliński was a Polish painter active in St. Petersburg during the reigns of Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II. The painting was created during his journey to Crimea.
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.
Fragment of summer house of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea
Summer house of Maria Potocka in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea
Crimea. From the journey to Crimea
Study. From the journey to Crimea
Street – Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea
View from Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea
Lower terrace of the Bakhchi-Dere villa. From the journey to Crimea
Fountain in the khan’s palace in Bakhchisaray. From the journey to Crimea