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Recto: Studies of emblems, decorative dress, architecture, and a profile. Verso: Studies of a water-clock, decorative costume etc. c.1506-10
Recto: Pen and ink and wash. Verso: Pen and ink, black chalk and stylus | 37.5 x 28.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912282

Leonardo da Vinci (Vinci 1452-Amboise 1519)
Recto: Studies of emblems, decorative dress, architecture, and a profile. Verso: Studies of a water-clock, decorative costume etc c.1506-10


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Recto: a drawing of a young man's profile; a courtyard and an arcade in perspective; emblems; a lamp; two ploughs; a compass device; a study of a decorated coat of mail. Verso: studies for a clepsydra.
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 wash. Verso: Pen and ink, black chalk and stylus
Measurements
37.5 x 28.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 12282