Artwork

Sea in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea

Sea in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1897
Sea in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1897

Sea in Yalta. 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. Sea in Yalta.

About this work

Overview

Sea in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea is a 1897 oil painting by Polish artist Jan Ciągliński, capturing a serene Crimea coastal scene in post-impressionist style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful seascape with a calm blue sea, cloudy sky, and a distant small boat, evoking a sense of depth and contemplative tranquility.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, the work conveys a sense of movement and energy, while maintaining an overall peaceful atmosphere, typical of post-impressionist tendencies.

History & Provenance

Created during Ciągliński's activity in St. Petersburg under Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, 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.