09/07/2025
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Here are some unknown facts about
1. *The Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911*: The famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris and wasn't recovered until 1913.
2. *Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime*: Despite being one of the most famous artists in history, Van Gogh sold only one painting, "The Red Vineyard," during his lifetime.
3. *The Scream by Edvard Munch was stolen twice*: The famous painting was stolen from the National Gallery of Norway in 1993 and again in 2004.
4. *The world's largest painting is over 17,000 square feet*: The painting, titled "The Battle of Gettysburg," was created by French artist Théophile Poilpot in the late 19th century.
5. *Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific inventor*: Da Vinci designed flying machines, armored vehicles, and submarines, among other inventions. Jyoti Md.
6. *The first abstract art was created by a woman*: Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist, created abstract paintings in the early 20th century, predating the work of famous abstract artists like Wassily Kandinsky.
7. *The famous painting "The Night Watch" is actually a daytime scene*: The painting by Rembrandt van Rijn is titled "The Night Watch," but it actually depicts a daytime scene.
8. *Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy*: Picasso began drawing and painting at a young age and had his first exhibition at the age of 13.
9. *The world's oldest known artwork is over 40,000 years old*: The cave painting, discovered in Indonesia, depicts a warty pig and is estimated to be at least 45,500 years old.
10. *Claude Monet's famous water lily paintings were inspired by his garden*: Monet's famous paintings of water lilies were inspired by his garden at Giverny, which he designed and cultivated himself part 20
