Artwork
Study of the head for the painting “Symbolic dance”
Study of the head for the painting “Symbolic dance” is an oil painting by Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Study of the head for the painting “Symbolic dance” is an oil painting from 1900 by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist associated with Russian Impressionism during his time in St. Petersburg.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a preparatory head study, likely intended for a larger, symbolic or allegorical work. The subject, wearing a loosely wrapped white turban or headscarf, is depicted in quiet contemplation, with a downward gaze.
Technique & Style
Ciągliński employed bold, visible brushstrokes to capture the subject’s features, creating a textured effect against a soft pink background.
History & Provenance
The work is part of Ciągliński’s early contributions to Russian Impressionism and is currently housed in the National Museum in Warsaw.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
