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Moonlit evening in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea, by Jan Ciągliński, unspecified, 1897

Moonlit evening in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea

Jan Ciągliński

1897

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

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Overview

Moonlit evening in Yalta. From the journey to Crimea is a 1897 unspecified by Jan Ciągliński, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Jan Ciągliński
When & what style?
1897 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a serene moonlit evening in Yalta, with a soft, dreamy quality to the scene. The artist has used muted colors to create a sense of calm, with the moon casting a gentle glow over the landscape. In the foreground, a few buildings are visible, but they are not the main focus of the painting. Instead, the artist has emphasized the natural beauty of the scene, with the moon and the sea taking center stage. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the scene, creating a sense of atmosphere and mood.

About the artist

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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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