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Source: Smithsonian.com

Breaking News

8-15-13

Getty releases 4,600 images to public domain

The J. Paul Getty Trust has an incredible collection of artwork including art from Monet, van Gogh, Rembrandt, da Vinci and more. Now, nearly 5,000 pieces of art from that collection have been opened up to the public for free use. You can browse the collection here....

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