Artwork
Portrait of a Jewess. From the journey to Crimea
Portrait of a Jewess. From the journey to Crimea is an oil 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
Jan Ciągliński's 1897 oil painting, Portrait of a Jewess. From the journey to Crimea, exemplifies his post-Impressionist style. The work is part of a series of portraits created after his travels.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a person with a serious expression, wearing a dark hat and patterned jacket. The title suggests the subject may be Jewish and was painted during a trip to Crimea, but the image itself reveals little about their identity or context.
Technique & Style
Thick, rough brushstrokes, particularly around the neck and shoulders, characterize the painting's impasto technique. Muted colors are punctuated by red and green patterns on the jacket, drawing attention to the subject's face against a plain, blurry background.
History & Provenance
Created during Ciągliński's time in St. Petersburg under Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, the painting is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw. It reflects the artist's engagement with diverse subjects and bridges Eastern European traditions with emerging Impressionist techniques.
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.
