Where is "Head of an Old Man" by LEONARDO da Vinci?

"Head of an Old Man" is held in the permanent collection of Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy.

Which museum has "Head of an Old Man"?

"Head of an Old Man" is on display at Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.

Who painted "Head of an Old Man" and when?

"Head of an Old Man" was painted by LEONARDO da Vinci in 1487-90.

What are the dimensions of "Head of an Old Man"?

"Head of an Old Man" measures 112 × 75 cm.

What art movement is "Head of an Old Man" associated with?

"Head of an Old Man" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by LEONARDO da Vinci.

Can I see "Head of an Old Man" in person?

Yes — "Head of an Old Man" is on permanent display at Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

LEONARDO da Vinci: Head of an Old Man

✦ LEONARDO da Vinci

🖼 Head of an Old Man, 1487-90

◈ Pen and light brown ink, watercolour on pal walnut paper

⊞ 112 × 75 cm

▣ Gallerie dell'Accademia

◎ Venice, Italy

🖼 Order as art print*

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Lined features and wisps of hair emerge from shadow, rendered with delicate crosshatching that captures raw humanity. Leonardo's anatomical precision transforms a simple study into profound meditation on aging and mortality, establishing the portrait head as serious artistic inquiry.

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