Where is "Study of a woman's head" by LEONARDO da Vinci?

"Study of a woman's head" is held in the permanent collection of Musée du Louvre, Paris, France.

Which museum has "Study of a woman's head"?

"Study of a woman's head" is on display at Musée du Louvre in Paris.

Who painted "Study of a woman's head" and when?

"Study of a woman's head" was painted by LEONARDO da Vinci in c. 1490.

What are the dimensions of "Study of a woman's head"?

"Study of a woman's head" measures 180 × 168 cm.

What art movement is "Study of a woman's head" associated with?

"Study of a woman's head" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by LEONARDO da Vinci.

Can I see "Study of a woman's head" in person?

Yes — "Study of a woman's head" is on permanent display at Musée du Louvre in Paris. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

LEONARDO da Vinci: Study of a woman’s head

✦ LEONARDO da Vinci

🖼 Study of a woman’s head, c. 1490

◈ Silverpoint on greenish prepared paper

⊞ 180 × 168 cm

▣ Musée du Louvre

◎ Paris, France

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Delicate charcoal lines capture a woman's face in three-quarter view, her expression serene yet contemplative, rendered with Leonardo's characteristic sfumato technique. This study exemplifies Renaissance master draftsmanship and his obsessive exploration of human anatomy and psychological depth, influencing portrait conventions for centuries.

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