Portrait V. P. Orlov-Davydov 1828

"Portrait V. P. Orlov-Davydov" is a 1828 charcoal and chalk drawing by Orest Kiprensky, a prominent Russian portrait artist. The drawing depicts a young boy, likely V. P. Orlov-Davydov, in profile against a light background. This intimate portrait captures the sitter's youthful features with a sense of realism and detail, characteristic of Kiprensky's style. The drawing's small size and delicate execution suggest a personal work, perhaps a study or a gift.