Leonardo da Vinci Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster 1495 Wall Art Painting

Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster — a technical drawing in which Leonardo da Vinci tests the idea of a machine that could run forever.

Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster by Leonardo da Vinci — Authentic Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

The sheet combines diagrams and mirror-written notes in a beautifully balanced layout. More than a preparatory study, it shows the working mind of a genius and has a timeless, minimalist beauty. This Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II art print preserves the fine lines and subtle shading of the original sheet, so you can enjoy every mark just as Leonardo left it.

Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster — Why This Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Art Print Stands Out

We print each Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II art print only when you order it, using fade-resistant pigment inks on museum-grade matte paper that shows fine detail without reflections. Your print is inspected, rolled with care and sent in a sturdy mailing tube to protect it in transit. The Digital Download option gives you a high-resolution file to print at home or at a local print shop.

Materials and Quality — Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Eight options make it easy to find the right Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster for your wall. Go with 9x11 or 11x14 inches for compact walls and desks, 12x18 or 16x20 inches for everyday rooms, and 18x24, 20x30 or 24x36 inches for a bold centrepiece above furniture. The Digital Download lets you print any size you like. Every physical size fits standard off-the-shelf frames. Frame not included.

Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

Hang the Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II art print above a desk, in a workshop, hallway or reading nook to add a touch of Renaissance genius to everyday life. Light wood frames give it a Scandinavian feel, while black or brass frames look sharp in industrial and modern interiors. It makes a thoughtful gift for artists, students, engineers, doctors and science lovers.

About Leonardo da Vinci and Study for the Design of an Overbalanced Wheel II (1495)

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) made this work around 1495. Like many engineers of his time, Leonardo studied designs for perpetual-motion machines such as self-turning wheels and self-powered pumps. Unusually, he concluded that such machines could never work, and his careful analysis of why they fail is an early lesson in physics. It is preserved in the British Library in London.