Artwork

Park motif from Talashkino

Park motif from Talashkino, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1898
Park motif from Talashkino, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1898

Park motif from Talashkino is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1898 by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist working in St. Petersburg, *Park motif from Talashkino* is a post-impressionist painting featuring a serene park scene, centered around a stone fountain.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on a stone fountain with a large bowl, surrounded by lush greenery, conveying a sense of peacefulness. The scene is likely inspired by the natural landscapes of Talashkino, where Ciągliński spent time.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński employed post-impressionist techniques to emphasize detailed textures of the stone fountain and foliage, drawing attention to the interplay of natural elements within the composition.

History & Provenance

Created during Ciągliński's period under the Russian Tsars, the painting 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.