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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman c.1510-13

Recto: Pen and ink over traces of black chalk. Verso: Red chalk | 21.5 x 16.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912663

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman c.1510-13

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Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman c.1510-13

©

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Recto: Studies of flowing water, with notes. Verso: The head of a woman c.1510-13

Watermark ©

Description

Recto: a study of a cascade of water forming four tiers of curling waves; extensive notes. Verso: the head of a woman turned slightly to the right, with half-closed eyes.

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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Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles II, King of Great Britain (1630-85)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Recto: Pen and ink over traces of black chalk. Verso: Red chalk

pen and ink, black chalk, red chalk

Measurements

21.5 x 16.1 cm (sheet of paper)

Markings

watermark: Bull's head surmounted by a flower (cut) [-]
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
References

Other number(s)

RL 12663

P(L) : Pedretti, C., The Drawings and Misc Papers of Leonardo da Vinci in the Collection of HM The Queen at Windsor Castle, Vol. I (1982): Landscapes, Plants and Water Studies. Vol. II (1987): Horses and Other Animals [Vols III and IV were not published] – P(L) 45

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