Artwork

Moonlite Evening (Mist)

Moonlite Evening (Mist), by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1910
Moonlite Evening (Mist), by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1910

Moonlite Evening (Mist) is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Moonlite Evening (Mist) is a 1910 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist who worked in St. Petersburg. It is an example of Impressionist art and is held in the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, hills, and trees under a soft gray sky with a bright yellow moon. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and tranquility, with misty haze adding depth and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's loose and expressive brushstrokes give the work a sense of spontaneity. The use of color and light creates warmth, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. The painting reflects the influence of Russian Impressionism, a style Ciągliński helped introduce.

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.