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Leonardo's Horse (also known as Gran Cavallo) is a sculpture that was commissioned of Leonardo da Vinci in 1482 by Duke of Milan Ludovico il Moro, but not completed. It was intended to be the largest equestrian statue in the world, a monument to the duke's father Francesco.
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Milan, Da Vinci's Horse, Da Vinci's Museum The largest equestrian monument in the world, done in 1999 based on a model by Leonardo Da Vinci, which was destroyed in 1499.
The French armies destroyed Leonardo’s original clay model in His bronze horse was then to be the largest monument cast in Bronze. I used to have a book with this and others in it and tried so hard to draw just like da Vinci!
Lady with an Ermine is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, from around 1489–1490. The subject of the portrait is identified as Cecilia Gallerani, and was probably painted at a time when she was the mistress of Lodovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Leonardo was in the service of the Duke.
The French armies destroyed Leonardo’s original clay model in His bronze horse was then to be the largest monument cast in Bronze. I used to have a book with this and others in it and tried so hard to draw just like da Vinci!
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The monument was dedicated September 10, 1999 in Milan, Italy as a gift to the Italian people from the American people (500 years after Leonardo's full size model was destroyed by French archers). A second bronze casting, referred to as the "American Horse", was unveiled on October 7, 1999 at the Frederik Meijer Botanical & Sculpture Gardens in …
'Homo vitruviano'. So-called The Vitruvian man a.k.a. Leonardo's man. Detailed drawing on the basis of artwork by Leonardo da Vinci, executed him c. 1490 (in 1487 or 1490 or 1492) by ancient manuscript of Roman master Marcus Vitruvius Pollio.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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