Mona Forever Smiles is a photograph by Jennie Breeze which was uploaded on January 1st, 2013.
Mona Forever Smiles
MONA LISA-THE LOUVRE,PARIS. The museum was packed with people and everyone wanted their shot. The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda or La Joconde, or Portrait... more
Title
Mona Forever Smiles
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_3998
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MONA LISA-THE LOUVRE,PARIS. The museum was packed with people and everyone wanted their shot. The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda or La Joconde, or Portrait of Lisa Gherardini )painted by Leonardo da Vinci, began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 or 1504 in Florence, Italy. Mona Lisa has become so well-known that it may only be viewed behind thick protective glass after battling through a large crowd of sightseers. The cover of triplex glass which protects the painting was gifted by the Japanese during the Mona Lisa's 1974 visit to Japan. By international agreement the painting will no longer be displayed in other countries but will stay safely on display at the Louvre in Paris where it may be properly protected against further damage, theft or attack. The bulletproof box is kept at a constant 68 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity of 55 percent; a built-in air conditioner and nine pounds of silica gel ensure no change in the air condition. Once a year the box is opened to check the painting and for maintenance on the air conditioning system. X-rays have shown there are three different versions of the Mona Lisa hidden under the present one.
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January 1st, 2013
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Jennie Breeze
Thanks Odd! You got it spot on. It was a mad house of people crowding and pushing to get a picture. Weird, but I wondered if she's really resting in peace. Guess you could love it or hate it, depending on who you were/are? I added other photos that show the frenzy. You literally felt like a sardine! Very scary. There was even a quiet rumble... I need better titles. Happy New Year!
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