Artwork

Roses

Roses, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1895
Roses, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1895

Roses is an unspecified painting by Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Roses is a painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg, created around 1895. It is an early example of Russian Impressionism and is held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement of roses in various shades of pink and white, with deep green stems and leaves, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and intimacy.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's loose and expressive brushstrokes and use of soft, muted colors create a sense of movement and energy, while the warm, earthy background tone complements the roses.

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.