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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The head of a woman in profile, showing the muscles of the neck c.1485-90
Pen and ink over metalpoint on pale blue prepared paper | 8.3 x 9.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912611
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A drawing of the head of a woman turned in profile to the left. She wears a turban-like cap on the back of her head and her neck is drawn écorché to show the position of the muscles.
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
Pen and ink over metalpoint on pale blue prepared paper
Measurements
8.3 x 9.4 cm (sheet of paper)
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Other number(s)
RL 12611
