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Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy

Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1898
Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1898

Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. Created in 1898, this oil painting captures an evening along the Ligurian coast at Bordighera.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1898, this oil painting captures an evening along the Ligurian coast at Bordighera. The composition balances a tranquil sky of pink and blue with a modest foreground of trees and a winding path, inviting the eye toward the distant horizon. The work belongs to the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays a quiet moment at sunset, where the fading light softens the architecture and foliage of the seaside town. The warm, golden tones convey a mood of relaxation and contemplation, emphasizing the harmony between natural light and the built environment.

Technique & Style

Executed with bold, expressive brushwork, the painting reflects Post‑Impressionist concerns for color and atmosphere. The artist employs a vivid palette and layered strokes to model light, creating depth and a palpable sense of air. Elements of chiaroscuro enhance the contrast between illuminated and shadowed areas.

History & Provenance

Polish painter Jan Ciągliński, who worked in St Petersburg during the reigns of Alexander III and Nicholas II, produced the work after a journey to Italy. The painting entered the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains part of the permanent collection.

Context

Ciągliński’s exposure to Russian Impressionist circles informed his approach to color and light, which he applied to this Italian landscape. The piece exemplifies the cross‑cultural artistic exchanges of the late nineteenth century, merging Russian avant‑garde influences with Mediterranean subject matter.

Morning in Porto Cruz Maurizia. From the journey to Italy
Morning in Porto Cruz Maurizia. From the journey to Italy, Jan Ciągliński

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy?

Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy was painted by Jan Ciągliński in 1898.

Where can I see Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy?

Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy?

Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy is associated with Post-Impressionism.