Sunset over Tobolsk.

Executed in oil, the painting displays a textured surface where visible brushwork contributes to depth and atmospheric effect. Damel employs a broad palette ranging from deep oranges and yellows to softer pinks and purples, capturing the subtle gradations of sunset light. The handling reflects neoclassical compositional balance while allowing naturalistic detail in the sky and figures.

Jan Damel, also known as Jonas Damelis or Johann Damehl, worked during the era of Poland’s partitions, a period that shaped his artistic career. After its creation, the canvas entered the holdings of the National Museum in Kraków, where it remains accessible to the public as part of the museum’s 19th‑century European painting collection.