{"product_id":"portrait-of-m-lansky-orest-kiprensky","title":"Portrait of M. Lansky - Orest Kiprensky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1813 graphite portrait of M. Lansky by Orest Kiprensky, capturing the subject in his military uniform with precise, expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Orest Kiprensky depicts M. Lansky, a figure of the Napoleonic era, rendered in graphite on paper. Dated 1813, the work captures the subject in a half-length pose, wearing the formal military uniform of the period. Kiprensky, a master of the Russian Romantic portrait, demonstrates his technical facility through the precise handling of the subject's features and the textures of his attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the sitter's direct gaze, which conveys a sense of immediacy and psychological presence. The artist employs varied graphite strokes to differentiate between the soft curls of the hair, the structured fabric of the uniform, and the metallic sheen of the epaulettes. The background remains largely suggested, allowing the figure to emerge from the paper with clarity. This approach is characteristic of Kiprensky's graphic work, where he often prioritised the character of the sitter over elaborate settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiprensky was known for his ability to capture the spirit of his contemporaries, particularly those involved in the military campaigns of the early nineteenth century. This drawing reflects the aesthetic values of the time, balancing formal military representation with a sensitive, individualised portrayal. The artist's signature and the date are clearly visible on the left side of the composition, providing a firm anchor for the work's provenance. As a fine art print, this piece offers a clear view of Kiprensky's draughtsmanship, showing how he used light and shadow to model form without the need for colour. It is a study of both the man and the era, preserved through the medium of graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dogs-let-loose-on-the-bull-francisco-jose-de-goya-y-lucientes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Dogs Let Loose on the Bull - Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes — Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/verhaal-van-de-jongen-jantje-nr-5-pieter-van-loon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVerhaal van de jongen Jantje, nr. 5 - Pieter van Loon — Pieter van Loon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orest Kiprensky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415185690959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415188115791,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415188148559,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415188181327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415188214095,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415188246863,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415188279631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415188312399,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415188345167,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415188377935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415188410703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415188443471,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-M_Poster_CompositorV1_1786131651418.jpg?v=1786131833","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-m-lansky-orest-kiprensky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}