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Drapery for a seated figure
Sketch and study of ornaments on fabric for a seated figure, an example of Leonardo da Vinci's early Renaissance interest in detail and naturalism of drapery forms. The work shows his experiments with the expression of fabrics and the falling of material, important for his artistic development.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1470
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Execution technique:
tempera on canvas
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Location:
Louvre, Paris, France
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Theme:
study, drapery, Renaissance, naturalism
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
This study exemplifies Leonardo's fascination with the textures and natural appearance of fabrics, which later influenced his composition of works full of realism and depth.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should focus on Leonardo's painting techniques and examination of forms, as well as the significance of drapery as an element of artistic expression during the Renaissance era.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
