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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The body of a horse in profile c.1490
Metalpoint, with white heightening, on blue prepared paper | 8.5 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912289
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A study of the body of a horse in profile to the left, the legs slightly indicated, and the near fore-leg raised.The head is not shown.
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
Metalpoint, with white heightening, on blue prepared paper
Measurements
8.5 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper)
