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The Theft of the Mona Lisa

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Who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911?

Vincenzo Peruggia

Why did Vincenzo Peruggia steal the Mona Lisa?

Money

Who were the suspects initially investigated by the police for the theft of the Mona Lisa?

Guillaume Apollinaire and Pablo Picasso

What led the police to investigate Guillaume Apollinaire and Pablo Picasso?

Mysterious phone call Signup and view all the answers

What did the investigation reveal about Guillaume Apollinaire in relation to the theft of the Mona Lisa?

Not involved Signup and view all the answers

What role did Guillaume Apollinaire play in the theft of the Mona Lisa?

He was initially investigated due to his past involvement in stealing statues from the Louvre, but he was not involved in the theft of the Mona Lisa. Signup and view all the answers

How did Vincenzo Peruggia manage to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre?

He hid the Mona Lisa under his uniform and walked out with it the next morning. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Vincenzo Peruggia unable to sell the stolen Mona Lisa?

He failed to sell it due to its fame. Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did a mysterious phone call play in the investigation of the Mona Lisa theft?

It led the police to investigate Guillaume Apollinaire and Pablo Picasso. Signup and view all the answers

What was the motive behind Vincenzo Peruggia stealing the Mona Lisa?

His motive was money. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Louvre in Paris is a renowned art gallery where the Mona Lisa was stolen on August 21, 1911.
The police initially struggled with the case as there were no witnesses or suspects, but a mysterious phone call led them to investigate art collector Guillaume Apollinaire and artist Pablo Picasso.
The investigation revealed that Apollinaire had stolen statues from the Louvre in the past, but he was not involved in the theft of the Mona Lisa.
The actual thief was Vincenzo Peruggia, a Louvre worker who hid the Mona Lisa under his uniform and walked out with it the next morning.
Peruggia's motive for stealing the painting was money, but he failed to sell it due to its fame and eventually received a prison sentence.

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Explore the infamous 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in Paris, involving suspects like Guillaume Apollinaire, Pablo Picasso, and Vincenzo Peruggia. Learn about the investigation, motives, and ultimate recovery of the iconic painting.