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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Horses' heads and fore-legs, with measurements c.1490 and c.1508
Black chalk and pen and ink on pale pinkish-buff prepared paper | 27.5 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912286
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Studies of horses' fore-legs; a horse's head facing the spectator and a side view of the same, both marked for the measurements of the proportions; with various mathematical equations and notes
Provenance
Bequeathed to Francesco Melzi; from whose heirs purchased by Pompeo Leoni, c.1582-90; Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, by 1630; Probably acquired by Charles II; Royal Collection by 1690
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk and pen and ink on pale pinkish-buff prepared paper
Measurements
27.5 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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