Self-Portrait in Red Chalk

Portrait Drawings

Self-Portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, red chalk on paper, c. 1512-1515, Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Self-Portrait in Red Chalk - Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Date
c. 1512-1518
Medium
Red chalk on paper
Dimensions
Single sheet
Location
Biblioteca Reale, Turin
Status
Attribution disputed

Baseline Summary

Iconic elder portrait traditionally assigned to Leonardo, but with continued debate over date and authorship certainty.

Working Notes

Page should keep attribution confidence explicit.

Include distinct section for historiography of the image.

Research and Analysis

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