Artwork

Sudak

Sudak, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1904
Sudak, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1904

Sudak is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Sudak' is a work by Jan Ciągliński, created in 1904. It is an example of Impressionist art and is held in the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a coastal scene in Sudak, Crimea, featuring a dark castle on a hill overlooking a body of water. The scene is characterized by its emphasis on capturing light and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's 'Sudak' is marked by loose brushwork and a focus on color. The painting features a range of browns and grays, with the sky rendered in lighter tones and the hill in darker shades. The water reflects the colors of the sky, incorporating green and blue hues.

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.