Sketch for the 1st composition of the painting “Potocka in Bakhchisaray”

Executed in a style consistent with Post-Impressionism, the sketch showcases Ciągliński’s exploration of this aesthetic, characterized by distorted forms, exaggerated colors, and energetic brushwork, though specific technical details of this sketch are not provided.

Created in 1900, the sketch is part of the National Museum in Warsaw’s collection, reflecting Ciągliński’s contribution to the artistic landscape during the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Painted during the reigns of Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, the work situates Ciągliński within the Russian Impressionist movement, highlighting the cross-cultural artistic exchanges in St. Petersburg at the time.

As an early exponent of Russian Impressionism, Ciągliński’s works, including this sketch, contribute to the understanding and development of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist practices in Russia, though the sketch’s direct influence or renown is not specified.