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Shrine in Talashkino – northern side study, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1898

Shrine in Talashkino – northern side study

Jan Ciągliński

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Shrine in Talashkino – northern side study is a 1898 oil by Jan Ciągliński, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Jan Ciągliński
When & what style?
1898 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape, with a small white shrine at its center. The shrine is positioned between two trees, their branches stretching upwards towards the top of the canvas. In the background, a subtle blue sky is visible, while the foreground features a muted brown tone. A notable detail in the painting is the use of light and shadow, which adds depth and dimension to the scene. The artist's brushstrokes are visible, giving the work a sense of texture and tactility. For more information on the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

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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