Artwork

View of the port. From the journey to Constantinople

View of the port. From the journey to Constantinople, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897
View of the port. From the journey to Constantinople, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897

View of the port. From the journey to Constantinople is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. View of the Port.

About this work

Overview

View of the Port. From the journey to Constantinople is a 1897 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist who worked in St. Petersburg. The post-impressionist work is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene with a prominent dome and a figure on a rocky outcropping. The calm atmosphere is enhanced by a soft, blue-pink sky and a body of water with small boats.

Technique & Style

Ciągliński's post-impressionist style is evident in the painting's serene and dreamy quality, achieved through the use of soft colors and gentle light.

History & Provenance

The painting was created during or after Ciągliński's travels, likely to Constantinople, and is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

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.