A large griffonnage 1814

"A Large Griffonnage" is a work on paper created by Orest Kiprensky in 1814. This graphite drawing is a collection of sketches, including a profile of an older man, a portrait of a young man with curly hair, and a Greyhound. Kiprensky's style is characterized by his precise linework and attention to detail. The loose and informal nature of the composition suggests that this is a study rather than a finished work. Griffonnages, or loose sketches, are common in the work of artists of the Romantic era, often used for compositional studies or as a way to capture fleeting impressions.