Artwork

Spain (Elche)

Spain (Elche), by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1900
Spain (Elche), by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1900

Spain (Elche) is an unspecified painting by Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Jan Ciągliński's 'Spain (Elche)' is a 1900 painting held in the National Museum in Kraków. It is an early example of Russian Impressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene in Elche, Spain, featuring a building with a balcony and a figure wearing a hat. The figure stands on the balcony, looking out.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to architectural and figural detail. The colors are muted, possibly due to aging or the medium used.

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.