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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Notes on bird flight c.1511-13
Pen and ink | 27.2 x 20.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912657
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Three diagrams of birds flying, the first being crossed through, with long notes; below, another diagram of birds flying, with many columns of notes. It is likely that this sheet was joined to RL 12656.
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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Pen and ink
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27.2 x 20.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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