7 Items Tagged "The Trials Travels and Thrills of the Mona Lisa"

The Mona Lisa in Florence, 1913

On August 21st, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from its display in the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France. Although, at the time, the Mona Lisa was…

The Mona Lisa during World War II

Perhaps the most interesting of all of its travels, the Mona Lisa was moved four times throughout the course of World War II. As a symbol of French…

The Mona Lisa in Paris, post-1974

This photograph depicts the Mona Lisa’s display in the Musée du Louvre. This is where the Mona Lisa has remained since it returned from its tour of Japan…

The Mona Lisa in Moscow, 1974

Following the exhibit in Tokyo, the Mona Lisa was sent to Moscow. This photograph was taken at the Mona Lisa’s display at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine…

The Mona Lisa in Tokyo, 1974

After remaining in France for 11 years following the U.S. tour, the Mona Lisa once again went on an international tour. This time, the masterpiece was sent to…

The Mona Lisa in New York City, 1963

This photograph was taken during the Mona Lisa’s seven-week tour of the United States (U.S.) in 1963. This image shows the line of people waiting to catch a…

The Mona Lisa in Washington DC, 1963

This photograph was taken during the United States (U.S.) tour of the Mona Lisa in 1963. Pictured in the photograph are the two people who made this U.S….