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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: Studies of the alimentary tract, and other miscellaneous notes. Verso: Studies of breathing c. 1511-13
Recto: Pen and ink and black chalk on blue paper. Verso: Pen and ink on blue paper | 40.1 x 29.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919086
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Recto: Notes on the alimentary tract with illustrative diagram; a diag. of the actiom of a bird flying; 2 small sketches of the birds bones; a trachea; notes on light & shade. Verso: Inverted sketches of ribs & muscles; attachments of quadratus lumborum; a male torso in flexion; 2 figures, one with flexed & the other with extended knee; flexed abdominal wall; notes on respiratory system & water
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
Recto: Pen and ink and black chalk on blue paper. Verso: Pen and ink on blue paper
Measurements
40.1 x 29.2 cm (sheet of paper)
