Artwork
Evening in Bordighera. From the journey to Italy

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.
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.

















