Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Famous Paintings of the World


Paintings are works of great people, great artists. Through paintings, they have channeled their thoughts, making it such masterpieces.

Mona Lisa 
by Leonardo Da Vinci


Mona Lisa is considered as the most famous painting of all done by no other that Leonardo da Vinci. It is famous for its “enigmatic smile” of a woman looking out at the viewer. The painting is now owned by the French government and can be found in Louvre in Paris. If ever sold, this may be the most expensive painting of the world.

Starry Night 
by Vincent Van Gogh



One of the most recognized paintings in the world done by Vincent Van Gogh. It is a classic painting reflecting emotions of the serenity of the church steeple to the wild abandon of color used for the late night sky.

The Kiss 
by Gustav Klimt



The painting was done by the Vienna master, Gustav Klimt, depicting a couple sharing a moment of shear passion: the perfect kiss.

Luncheon of the Boating Party 
by Pierre Auguste Renoir


The painting is the reflection of joy of the middle class of late 19th century in France. It is a painting of happiness and excitement of Renoir’s friends relaxing on a balcony along the Seine River in France.



1 comment:

  1. who will buy that pic........we will take print from website...........

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