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by mchahn 3766 days ago
> that cannot be displayed to the public in fear of damaging them

I saw the Mona Lisa at the Louvre on vacation. It was being displayed on a wall like any other painting but it had a big sign, saying no flash photography. There was a large crowd in front and there was a constant flashing from cameras. I wanted to yell at everyone but it wouldn't have done any good.
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viraptor 3766 days ago
Was that the original? I remember seeing Lady with an Ermine in Poland - really thick glass in front, dark room, people reminding you about the flash before going in. And I imagine that's not even remotely as important painting.
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mchahn 3765 days ago
> Was that the original?

Yes. It was 30 years ago so they have probably improved the protection since then.

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