The Most Famous Red Paintings

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EXPLORING THE USE OF THE COLOR RED IN ART

THE HISTORY OF RED ART

With more than 100 different shades, the color red, and its variations, have been adopted by many cultures and artists for decorative and symbolic purposes.

THE MOST FAMOUS RED PAINTINGS EVER PRODUCED

Lucca Madonna (c. 1437 – 1438)  by Jan van Eyck

La Japonaise (1876)  by Claude Monet

Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?) (1433)  by Jan van Eyck

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MANY SHADES OF RED ARE THERE?

There are approximately more than 122 shades of red in varied color codes that can be found today.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COLOR RED?

The significance of the color red is vast and includes the color serving as a symbol of love, lust, holy blood, fidelity, good luck, anger, and more.