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Famous Artworks

Famous paintings and sculptures are those which have become very well recognized or iconic in the public consciousness, and are by various artists and from various times. Come into this category to explore works and the artists who created them.

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How many attempts has there been to steal the Mona Lisa?

On Monday, August 21, 1911, the world's most famous work of art - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa - was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris. That morning, many museum employees noticed that the painting was not hanging in its usual place. But, they assumed the painting was taken off the wall by the official museum photographer who was shooting pictures of it up in his studio.

By Tuesday morning, when the painting hadn't been returned and it was not in the photographer's studio, museum officials were notified. The painting was gone!

The police were contacted immediately and they set up headquarters in the museum curator's office. The entire museum was searched from top to bottom. This took a week because of the size of the Lourve: it's a 49-acre building which runs along the Seine river for 2,200 feet. The only thing a detective found was the heavy frame that once held the Mona Lisa. It was discovered in a staircase leading to a cloakroom.

Once the news became public, French newspapers made several claims as to the nature of the theft. One newspaper proclaimed that an American collector stole the work and would have an exact copy made which would be returned to the museum. This "collector" would then keep the original. Another newspaper said that the entire incident was a hoax to show how easy it was to steal from the Louvre.

Many people were questioned about the theft - from museum employees to people who worked or lived nearby. Perhaps somebody might have seen someone acting "suspiciously?" The police even questioned Pablo Picasso. Picasso had previously bought two stone sculptures from a friend named Pieret. Pieret had actually stolen these pieces from the Louvre months before the Mona Lisa was stolen. Picasso thought that perhaps his friend might have also stolen the Mona Lisa.

Fearful of the implications and bad publicity, Picasso had the sculptures given to a local newspaper in order for their return to the museum. Picasso wished to remain anonymous, but someone gave his name to the police. After an interrogation, the police concluded that Picasso knew nothing about the theft of the Mona Lisa.

Luckily, the painting was recovered 27 months after it was stolen. An Italian man named Vincenzo Perugia tried to sell the work to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy for 500,000 lire ($100,000). Perugia claimed he stole the work out of patriotism. He didn't think such a work by a famous Italian should be kept in France. What Perugia didn't realize was that while the Mona Lisa was probably painted in Italy, Leonardo took it with him to France and sold it to King Francis I for 4,000 gold coins.

How did Perugia steal the Mona Lisa? He had spent Sunday night in the Louvre, hiding in an obscure little room. Monday morning, while the museum was closed, he entered the room where the painting was kept and unhooked from the wall. In a staircase, he cut the painting from it's frame. While trying to leave the building, he came to a looked door. He unscrewed the doorknob and put it in his pocket. He then walked out of the Louvre and into the pages of history.

Interestingly enough, ten months before the painting was stolen, the Louvre decided to have all masterpieces put under glass. Perugia was one of four men assigned to the job. Police questioned Perugia after the theft, but his easy-going, calm demeanor settled any doubts of his involvement.

The source of this story on the Mona Lisa theft is The Art Stealers by Milton Esterow, New York: Macmillan Company, 1966. pp 100-152

Name three famous paintings from France?

Guernica (Picasso), Starry Night (van Gogh), The Sad King (Matisse).

How much does it cost to see the Mona Lisa?

The Mona Lisa is in the permanent collection. Ticket prices (American) to see the permanent collection is $14.54, and from 11.10 € (Euro). (As of 16 June 2011) There are several location you can purchase advance tickets on line. See the Louvre link below.

How much is a painting called The Gleaners Millet worth?

The painting would be worth a good sum, although I doubt you have an original.

Did leonardo da vinci have a job?

An artist has commissions. Does every commission constitute what you call a job? In that case he had about 30 jobs (the number of paintings). He moved from Florence to Milan and was in the service of the duke of Milan for several years. Is that one job?
Later he went to Pavia to assist with the building of the cathedral.
He then spends some time in Venice, back to Florence. After this works as a military engineer for Cesare Borgia. Once again to Milan in the service of the French King Louis XII.
Moves to Rome, works on his own. In 1516 he moves to France and does some jobs for King Francois I. Dies three years later.

How much is an original lithograph by john Constable worth?

What is the highest price paid for john constable/1776-1837/THE WHITE HORSE/COLLECTION: THE FRISK COLLECTION NEW YORK

In what century was mona Lisa painted?

The painting by Leonardo is from the High Italian Renaissance, 16th century. Began in 1503, he continued to work on it through 1506. He carried it with him until his death in 1519.

Is the Mona Lisa a classical art painting?

Realistic I guess you would say. It is a half portrait of Lisa de Giocondo painted by Leonardo da Vinci. While the background was painted in a way that would give the image depth and may not have existed, the subject did; and as it is a portrait of her, I would say it is meant to be realistic in it presentation of her image. However, in the arts realistic or realism means something slightly different than a true image of the subject. Rather, it means the subject of the image is as it would be in everyday life. So the Mona Lisa being a planned portrait would not be realism or realistic.

What is shape and mass of the Starry Night painting?

he used spirals, for the shapes and lines and used lots of texture to create the mass. especially in the sky. lots of paint and colors were used in this painting to show his emotions, his mood, and how he felt about nature. It has a pantheistic feel to it, considering the importance of nature compared to man.

What is the banister in the Horta House?

  • the wrought ironwork formed into curvilinear, whiplash lines

Where did Leonardo da Vinci's dad sent Leonardo to study?

At the age of 15 Leonardo had already mastered skills in the fine arts and the young man was sent to Florence to work as an apprentice in the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio

I got this answer from a site i found for school.

for a project and i llike it it's fast and easy

What does the garb of the Amida Nyoraisculpture by Jocho signify?

It means he is free of his human body in the spiritual sense. He has been enlightened in a way that nearly noone else has

What type of art is starry night by Vincent van gogh?

Van Gogh was struggling, as all artists do, with a particular area of artistic achievement. In this case, he was trying to capture a simplicity, a power, and perhaps a message, from the natural world. This is something he perceived within the scene of that starry night reflecting in the river, and he wished to make it plain for others to see, as well. He was applying "the end justifies the means," and if that meant a simplistic, surrealistic, even garish piece of art work, it didn't matter as long as his message was conveyed successfully.

What is the name of the artist who painted The Scream?

Edvard Munch. You can see a picture of it and read about it here:

the-scream

Edvard munch painted it of course.

Bernini's David unlike Michelangelo's shows David?

Bernini's David has started to use the slingshot. Michelangelo's David is just observing the enemy.

Where is the painting Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride by Jan van eyck?

Somewhere in London. That's all I know.

The Arnolfini portrait is in the national gallery in London which is situated on Trafalgar Square. In room number 56.

Is Botticelli's The Birth of Venus a 2D or 3D painting?

All paintings ar 2 d. Sculptures are 3 d, meaning you can walk around them and see them from different directions.