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Statistics About The Most Famous Portraits
Statistics on the most famous portraits show that the Mona Lisa is the most recognized and valued portrait in the world, followed by other iconic portraits such as American Gothic and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
In this post, we explore a collection of fascinating statistics about some of the world’s most famous portraits, shedding light on their historical significance, monetary value, and the intriguing details surrounding their creation and impact on the art world. From iconic works like Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ to Frida Kahlo’s powerful self-portraits, each painting holds a unique story that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
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"Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' is considered the most famous portrait in the world."
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"Over 6 million people visit the 'Mona Lisa' at the Louvre Museum each year."
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"Only approximately 20 authenticated portraits by Leonardo da Vinci are in existence."
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"Grant Wood's 'American Gothic' features his sister and dentist as the models."
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"Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'The Two Fridas' sold for a record $5.6 million in 2006."
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"Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' does not have a known date of creation, but it's speculated to be around 1665."
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"Diego Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' was created in 1656 and measures 10.5 by 9 feet."
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"Whistler's Mother,' is titled 'Arrangement in Gray and Black No.1,' and was painted in 1871."
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"Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe portraits became iconic of 1960s pop art."
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"Vincent van Gogh painted over 30 self-portraits between 1886 and 1889."
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"Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn created about 80 self-portraits."
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"Picasso's 'Portrait of Dora Maar' sold for $95 million in 2006."
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"Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I' sold for $135 million in 2006."
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"The 'Mona Lisa' is insured for $100 million."
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"Frida Kahlo declared her self-portrait 'The Broken Column' completed in 1944 as her favorite."
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"Paul Cézanne's 'The Card Players' is the most expensive portrait ever sold, at $250 million."
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"Édouard Manet's 'Olympia' caused a scandal when it was displayed in the 1865 Paris Salon."
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"Malala Yousafzai's portrait by Shirin Neshat was sold for $102,500 in 2018."
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"The 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is often referred to as the 'Dutch Mona Lisa.'"
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"Vincent van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait Without Beard' is generally regarded as his last self-portrait and sold for $71.5 million in 1998."
Jannik Lindner
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