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Maryino – Portrait in African costume

Maryino – Portrait in African costume, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901
Maryino – Portrait in African costume, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1901

Maryino – Portrait in African costume is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Ciągliński. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Maryino – Portrait in African costume is a 1901 painting by Jan Ciągliński, a Polish artist associated with the Russian Impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated figure wearing African-inspired attire, including a red robe and white hat, holding a long stick. The subject's cultural dress suggests an exotic or foreign influence, distinct from the artist's contemporary surroundings.

Technique & Style

The work features loose, sketchy brushwork and a blurred background with soft brown and beige tones, characteristic of Impressionist techniques that emphasize light and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of faded, ephemeral quality.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, reflecting Ciągliński's contribution to the emerging Russian Impressionist movement, which he helped introduce during his time in St. Petersburg.

Study of Christ for the painting “Pool of Siloam”
Study of Christ for the painting “Pool of Siloam”, 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.

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Who painted Maryino – Portrait in African costume?

Maryino – Portrait in African costume was painted by Jan Ciągliński in 1901.

Where can I see Maryino – Portrait in African costume?

Maryino – Portrait in African costume is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Maryino – Portrait in African costume?

Maryino – Portrait in African costume is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Maryino – Portrait in African costume are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.