Artwork
Tartar woman “Fathne”. From the journey to Crimea
Tartar woman “Fathne”. From the journey to Crimea is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Tartar woman 'Fathne.
About this work
Overview
Tartar woman 'Fathne.' From the journey to Crimea is a 1894 oil painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist active in St. Petersburg.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, identified as Tartar and named 'Fathne,' standing before a wall, wearing traditional attire including a blue top, red skirt, and hat. She gazes directly at the viewer, suggesting a personal or cultural significance.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features bold brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the subject's expression, aligning with the Impressionist movement, which Ciągliński is credited with introducing to Russia.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, having been created during one of Ciągliński's journeys, in this case to Crimea in 1894.
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.
