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1. www.britannica.com › topic › Mona-Lisa-paintingMona Lisa | Painting, Subject, History, Meaning, & Facts ...

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   Sep 15, 2024 · Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, probably the world’s most famous painting. The sitter’s mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the work a source of ongoing investigation and fascination.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mona_LisaMona Lisa - Wikipedia

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   The Mona Lisa (/ ˌ m oʊ n ə ˈ l iː s ə / MOH-nə LEE-sə; Italian: Gioconda [dʒoˈkonda] or Monna Lisa [ˈmɔnna ˈliːza]; French: Joconde) is a half-length portrait painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.

5. www.nytimes.com › 2017/07/20 › worldAt a Family Workshop Near Paris, the ‘Drowned Mona Lisa ...

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   Jul 20, 2017 · L’Inconnue hung in the studio of Albert Camus, who called her a “drowned Mona Lisa.” She inspired some of the films of François Truffaut. L’Inconnue is kept alive these days in an...

6. www.theartnewspaper.com › 2009/05/01 › how-the-monaHow the Mona Lisa almost came to a watery end at the ...

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   Apr 30, 2009 · It was at the Metropolitan that the painting narrowly escaped severe damage one night when a sprinkler malfunctioned, splashing water on the Mona Lisa for several hours.

7. www.wikiart.org › en › leonardo-da-vinciMona Lisa, c.1503 - c.1519 - Leonardo da Vinci - WikiArt.org

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   Dec 12, 2023 · One of the most iconic and recognizable paintings in the world is the Mona Lisa (ca. 1503-1519) painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The unique appeal of the portrait lies in its enigmatic nature, Mona Lisa’s smile radiates mystery, sensuality and contentment.

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   The Mona Lisa is an oil painting by Italian artist, inventor, and writer Leonardo da Vinci. Likely completed in 1506, the piece features a portrait of a seated woman set against an imaginary landscape. In addition to being one of the most famous paintings, it is also the most valuable.

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   The Mona Lisa is also known as Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, or La Gioconda and as well as being one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, it remains the most famous artwork in the world. The artist carried the Mona Lisa with him until he died and was clearly aware of its significance.

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    Who painted the Mona Lisa?

    • The Mona Lisa (/ ˌmoʊnə ˈliːsə / MOH-nə LEE-sə; Italian: Gioconda [dʒoˈkonda] or Monna Lisa [ˈmɔnna ˈliːza]; French: Joconde [ʒɔkɔ̃d]) is a half-length portrait painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.

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    How did the Mona Lisa escape vandalism?

    • The Mona Lisa thus escaped harm from acts of vandalism in 1974 during the work’s visit to Tokyo and in 2009 when a museumgoer threw a ceramic mug at it. Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, probably the world’s most famous painting.

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    What is the Mona Lisa?

    • The Mona Lisa is an oil painting by Italian artist, inventor, and writer Leonardo da Vinci. Likely completed in 1506, the piece features a portrait of a seated woman set against an imaginary landscape. In addition to being one of the most famous paintings, it is also the most valuable.

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    Did Leonardo da Vinci have a Mona Lisa?

    • The Mona Lisa is also known as Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, or La Gioconda and as well as being one of Leonardo da Vinci's favorite paintings, it remains the most famous artwork in the world. The artist carried the Mona Lisa with him until he died and was clearly aware of its significance.

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    Who rediscovered the Mona Lisa?

    • A version of the Mona Lisa known as the Isleworth Mona Lisa was first bought by an English nobleman in 1778 and was rediscovered in 1913 by Hugh Blaker, an art connoisseur. The painting was presented to the media in 2012 by the Mona Lisa Foundation. It is a painting of the same subject as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

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    What makes the Mona Lisa a great portrait?

    • The unique appeal of the portrait lies in its enigmatic nature, Mona Lisa’s smile radiates mystery, sensuality and contentment. This was achieved through sfumato, Leonardo’s painting technique that softened the transition between colors. This depth and complexity of expression is the reason the Mona Lisa is regarded as the pinnacle of portraiture.

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