The 25 Most Famous Paintings of All Time

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Art is Everywhere

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Household Names

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The Most Famous Paintings

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Son of Man

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Las Meninas

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Girl With a Pearl Earring

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Madame X

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The 25 Most Famous Paintings of All Time

Art is Everywhere

Some paintings are so ingrained in our cultural iconography that we see them displayed in pop culture and don’t always know there’s a famous painting behind it.

Household Names

Other works are household names that even the most disinterested in art could recognize.

The Most Famous Paintings

Here are 25 of the most famous paintings of all time - based on parodies, importance, and cultural recognition!

Son of Man

Las Meninas

Girl With a Pearl Earring

Madame X

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