A Griffin Relief

Anonymous

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. The creature, known as a griffin, is crouched on its hind legs, facing right. Its wings are spread out behind it, with feathers indicated by short, curved lines. The griffin's front right paw rests on a decorative object. The object has a wide top with flames or leaves and a narrow base with curved legs. The drawing is rendered in shades of gray on a beige background, with a small number "242" visible at the top. The style of the drawing suggests it may be a relief sculpture or architectural ornament. The artist of this piece is Anonymous. The title of the piece is "A Griffin Relief".