Artwork

Portrait of the hostess in Talashkino

Portrait of the hostess in Talashkino, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1898
Portrait of the hostess in Talashkino, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1898

Portrait of the hostess in 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

Portrait of the hostess in Talashkino is a painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg, created in 1898.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman leaning against a white pillar, dressed in a brown skirt and green blouse, with her hand resting on her head. The subject is rendered in a relaxed pose, with a focus on capturing her presence.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a pronounced use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and shadow on the subject's face and clothing, giving the scene a sense of vitality.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, exemplifying Ciągliński's contribution to the post-impressionist movement.

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.