Who painted the Mona Lisa?
AnswerLeonardo da Vinci
Leonardo painted it in the early 1500s.
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The basics
What is a self-portrait?
AnswerA portrait of the artist by the artist
Artists paint themselves, often using a mirror.
Going deeper
Which Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits?
AnswerFrida Kahlo
About a third of Kahlo's paintings are self-portraits.
Who painted American Gothic?
AnswerGrant Wood
Grant Wood painted it in 1930.
Which Dutch master painted The Night Watch and many self-portraits?
AnswerRembrandt
Rembrandt's self-portraits span his whole career.
Expert level
What is the official title of the painting known as Whistler's Mother?
AnswerArrangement in Grey and Black No. 1
Whistler gave it a musical title.
In which year was the Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre?
Answer1911
Vincenzo Peruggia took it in 1911; it returned in 1913.
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