Weird History episodes
The Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Art Models
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Ever wonder about the identity of the woman posing for the Mona Lisa, or think about the life of the “farmers” depicted in American Gothic? Discover the true identities and stories of the real people behind 12 famous paintings. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Andrew Wyeth, and Grant Wood receive much acclaim, but what about the models that inspired these masterpieces? Were they artists, secret lovers, or perhaps even disguised self-portraits?
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