Where is "Flying machine" by LEONARDO da Vinci?

"Flying machine" is held in the permanent collection of Institut de France, Paris, France.

Which museum has "Flying machine"?

"Flying machine" is on display at Institut de France in Paris.

Who painted "Flying machine" and when?

"Flying machine" was painted by LEONARDO da Vinci in c. 1487.

What are the dimensions of "Flying machine"?

"Flying machine" measures 235 × 176 cm.

What art movement is "Flying machine" associated with?

"Flying machine" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by LEONARDO da Vinci.

Can I see "Flying machine" in person?

Yes — "Flying machine" is on permanent display at Institut de France in Paris. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

LEONARDO da Vinci: Flying machine

✦ LEONARDO da Vinci

🖼 Flying machine, c. 1487

◈ Metalpoint, pen and ink on paper

⊞ 235 × 176 cm

▣ Institut de France

◎ Paris, France

🖼 Order as art print*

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Intricate pen lines sketch a mechanical bird with articulated wings and skeletal frame, rendered in Leonardo's characteristic technical precision. This proto-helicopter design epitomizes Renaissance innovation, merging anatomical observation with engineering ambition decades before powered flight became reality.

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