The 10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
The 10 Most Famous Paintings In The World
The “Mona Lisa”, “The Last Supper”, “Starry Nights”, and “Whistler’s Mother” are paintings that have inspired and awed people for generations.
Charles Mengin Sappho 1877, High quality hand-painted oil painting reproduction
Handmade oil painting reproduction from any famous artist – Sappho 1877 by Charles Mengin – Medium: Oil On Canvas – Original Dimensions: height: 230.7 cm (90.8 in); width: 151.1 cm (59.4 in) – Made to order – 100% hand painted – this is not a print The accuracy and detail is our commission to satisfy our customer. Classic paintings simply take your breath away! They have a unique theme that makes it to standout in this crowded field. Art-lovers now have the unique opportunity to own each of these paintings as a handmade oil painting reproduction from any famous artist produced by our extremely skilled artist at NamPhuong gallery. Our artist reproduces classic paintings by hand, using only the quality oil paints on canvas SIZE Custom size is available PROCESSING TIME The process to make a painting takes between 1-2 weeks because we use oil paint. Oil need time to get dry in fresh air as the paint is oil based but sometimes We have overbooking so it takes a little more. If this happens I would send you an email to inform you before starting the work. ORDERING It is easy to order paintings at Nam Phuong Art. – Just choose the item you would like, and then send us a message sharing any ideas you may have (size, cropping, background, a specific date when you need it, etc…). – After you deposit 100% payment of painting, we will start to paint. – Prior to shipping the painting we will send you a digital photo for your review. This is your chance to suggest any changes and comment the painting. – Clients are involved from beginning to end of the process so feel free to contact me for any questions or doubts. PACKING – Only painting: Rolled in 6 cm reinforced tube made specifically for the paintings. No extra cost. – Ready to hang: Fourth layered cardboard box. It’s the safest (and expensive) way possible and the painting arrives brand new. Plus extra cost. You can see this extra cost at check out area Shipping made by the UPS Expedited to many places in the world. Transits time 3-5 business days shipping worldwide.
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The Starry Night, a famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh.
Throughout the centuries, several paintings have achieved world recognition across all ages and many societies due to their unique display of talent and style. Most of the world’s famous paintings are oil on canvas pieces that have stood the test of time and have had a lasting impression on those who have seen it. These art pieces have been preserved in several galleries around the world from where they can be viewed. Famous paintings are at a constant threat of damage from theft and aging. Museums and galleries have the task and the responsibility of keeping these masterpieces safe and restoring them to their original condition to prolong their lives and significance for posterity.
10. Whistler’s Mother (Musée d’Orsay, Paris)
Whistler’s Mother, or the Arrangement in Grey and Black, was painted in 1871 by James McNeill Whistler showing his mother seated on a chair against a gray wall. The painting is displayed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
9. The Persistence Of Memory (Museum of Modern Art, New York)
The Persistence of Memory was painted by Salvador Dali in 1931. It is one of his most famous paintings. The Persistence of Memory depicts melting clock faces and is thought to have been inspired by the Theory of Relativity. The painting is displayed at the MoMA.
8. The Night Watch (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam)
Editorial credit: izamon / Shutterstock.com.The Night Watch was painted by Rembrandt in 1642. It depicts the departure of a city led by its captain. The painting is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The unique dark varnish makes the painting take on the appearance of a night scene.
7. The Birth Of Venus (Uffizi Gallery, Florence)
The Birth of Venus depicts the emergence of the goddess Venus from the sea. The painting was made by Sandro Botticelli in the mid-1480s. The painting is on display in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.
6. Guernica (Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid)
Editorial credit: tichr / Shutterstock.com.Guernica is a Picasso painting showing the bombing of Spain’s city of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The 1937 painting is housed in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid. It is considered to be one of the most important anti-war works of art in history. Although the painting is held among high esteem now, it did not automatically gather critical appeal upon its reveal.
5. The Girl With A Pearl Earring (Mauritschuis, The Hague)
The Girl With a Pearl Earring is a work of art by Johannes Vermeer. It was painted around 1665 and portrays a turbaned girl with a pearl earring. The painting has been called the “Dutch Mona Lisa”, mostly due to the ambiguous expression of the subject. The painting is on display in Mauritschuis in The Hague, Netherlands.
4. The Scream (National Gallery, Oslo)
The Scream, one of the world’s most famous paintings of all time, was painted by Edvard Munch in 1893. The painting shows a frightened person screaming. The painting is housed in the National Gallery, Oslo, Norway. One interesting fact about this painting is the fact that has often been a target of art heists. The last time the painting was stolen was in 2004. It was missing for two years before finally being recovered in 2006.
3. The Starry Night (Museum of Modern Art, New York)
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is displayed in the Museum of Modern Art, New York. It is one of the western world’s most famous paintings. The painting was made in 1889 and depicts the city of Saint-Remy under the swirling sun. It has been at the MoMA in New York since 1941. The painting was completed after Van Gogh’s famous 1888 mental breakdown, in which the artist had famously removed his own ear.
2. The Last Supper (Santa Maria Delle Grazie Monastery, Milan)
The Last Supper is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting depicts the Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples. It is said to portay the confusion that ensued after Jesus declared that one of them would betray him. The painting was made between 1495 and 1498 and is placed in the Santa Maria Delle Grazie Monastery in Milan
1. Mona Lisa (The Louvre, Paris)
Inarguably the most famous painting to have ever been created in the Western World, the Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506. He finished working on it in 1519. The painting is displayed in Louvre museum of Paris. It is believed to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, an Italian noblewoman. The painting is famous for its subtlety, composition, and inexplicible facial expression of the subject.
Benjamin Elisha Sawe November 30 2018 in Travel
