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Study of a girl, by Jan Ciągliński, oil, 1895

Study of a girl

Jan Ciągliński

1895

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Study of a girl is a 1895 oil by Jan Ciągliński, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Jan Ciągliński
When & what style?
1895
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

The painting depicts a young girl with her hands clasped together in front of her. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a white dress. The background is a mix of light and dark colors, with visible brushstrokes. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth in the painting. The girl's face is the focal point, with the rest of the image fading into the background. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who use chiaroscuro to create dramatic lighting effects.

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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