People love a good challenge. Even if it involves digging into history. Recently, museums have challenged people to recreate famous paintings by some of the most respected and well-known artists.
In this slideshow, you’ll see people flexing their creative (and funny) muscles with their recreations. You just might want to get in on the fun as well. Besides, with so much art in the world, you’re sure to find some paintings and artists that will peak your interests.
Get ready to be amazed at these wonderful creations!
Enjoy the show!
1) “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer
This isn’t a bad remake! Clearly, this gentleman is dedicated to portraying this lovely painting the best way that he can. He sure didn’t do a bad job!
This looks like it was a fun shoot. Who wouldn’t want to be able to have a drink at work? Kinda eerie how well this was pulled off!
3) “Old Guitarist” by Pablo Picasso
This famous Picasso painting is marvelous and this man did it justice. Everything down to the lighting is spot on. Perhaps he can frame his own portrayal.
4) “Dance (II)” by Henri Matisse
Now this is art! It definitely doesn’t hurt to have friends who create with you. The amount of effort it took to pull this off must have been pretty immense.
5) “A lover of absinthe” by Pablo Picasso
Picasso again for the win! It wouldn’t be a proper list without him. This remake is great. Everything from the pose to the facial expression is spot on!
6) “Young Decadent” by Ramon Casas
Yes, please. I wouldn’t mind laying down and getting comfy on the couch for a pose. The only thing missing is the dress!
7) Black Square, Cross, Circle by Kazimir Malevich
Good job, guys! I wonder what made them want to create this? One thing is for certain, they definitely nailed it. How did they get the shapes so perfect on their faces?
So many questions!
8) “Son Of Man” by Magritte
Look at this twist! Instead of going the typical route, this guy put a spin on this painting. The cellphone is a perfect prop for this and the clouds must have been in on his plan.
9) “Portrait of a Young Woman” by Petrus Christus
Wow! They might actually be relatives. If I were her, I would check my family tree. The resemblance is uncanny.
10) “The Duke and Duchess of Urbino Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza” by Piero della Francesca
Put a basket on a baby’s head and call it art. Hey, it works here. This kid just might be onto something. Who knows, being a duke sounds tangible.
11) “The Day After” by Edvard Munch
We’ve all had the “day after” but this woman, or skeleton, looks like she might have taken things a bit too far. If you’ve ever wondered if there is such a thing, this should tell you.
12) “The Creation of Adam” by Michelangelo
Nothing wrong with a little bit of fun. The imagination these guys have is pretty hilarious. After all, art is meant to be interpreted in many ways.
13) “Fresh Cavalier” by Pavel Fedotov
Not too shabby! It’s always better to get the family in on it. Though the boy looks a bit confused. Don’t worry, honey. Things will (hopefully) go back to normal.
14) “La Japonaise” by Claude Monet
How fun! This took some effort. Just look at all of those fans. It would have been cool if she colored those as well. Besides that, it is almost a spitting image.
15) “The Bean Eater” by Annibale Caracci
Beans are good for you! Just ask these two. However, the woman seemed to go for a bit of a healthier meal with the greens. Times do change!
16) “Dance in the City” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
This looks like a fun “dress up” day. The garden gloves are the best part. In addition to that painted plant in the background, of course. Such dedication!
These two nailed it! Like mother, like son might not be a common phrase but it definitely applies here. Hopefully, these two can make more recreations.
18) “Gelber Narrenhut” by Rudolf Hausner
That painting is pretty spectacular. The recreation is actually pretty close to the original. The homemade paper boat takes the cake, though!
19) “Girl with Tullips” by Henri Matisse
This woman went the extra mile and made sure to grab some fully blossomed tulips for her recreation. Needless to say, it was definitely worth it. A little pop of color never hurts.
20) “Girl in the Shaw” by A.G. Venetsianov
This shaw almost looks like the one in the original. You might have to do a double-take to make sure it isn’t! Aside from that, the thing that stands out about both of these works are their eyes.
21) “The White Cat” by Pierre Bonnard
Well done, photographer. Well done. The timing couldn’t have been better. The real cat looks very identical to the painted one. Did our dimensions cross?
22) “Peasant Girl” by Fedot Sychkov
This is another awesome recreation. The current day model looks similar to the painted one. Even the backgrounds resemble each other. Maybe the photo was taken at the very same spot as the original work was drawn.
23) “Menshikov in Berezov” by Vasily Surikov
Another chance of getting the family together? Why not?! This is a pretty spot on portrayal of the original painting. The room is even a fitting space for this.
24) “Portrait of a Lady” by Rogier van der Weyden
This is an interesting way to utilize toilet paper. Just don’t waste it! The original painting looks very similar to toilet paper but we know that that couldn’t be the case… Right?
25) “Self-Portrait with Fur Collar” by Albrecht Durer
Mr. Durer might be related to this young man. What a resemblance! This kid did a great job selecting the perfect painting to recreate.
26) Inspired by Alexej von Jawlensky
The colors of both pictures are extremely fascinating. The live version on the right is just as much of a work of art as the painting on the left. She seemed to really use her imagination with the materials she used to recreate this painting.
27) “Self-Portrait” by Vincent van Gogh
This kid is going places! If you’re looking for a way to instill the love of art and creation in your kids, have them try recreating them. Gotta start them young!
How is this kid’s beard so perfect?
Reading to your kids is the perfect way to bond and educate them. It’s a win-win. This mom decided to make reading time fun by recreating this painting.
29) “La laitière” by Johannes Vermeer
Who says only women belong in the kitchen? This guy is showing that he can whip up a meal or two. He also proved that he knows how to keep things interesting.
30) “Woman playing the sistrum” by Jan Steen
Both of these women look like they’re having a great time. It might not be the perfect recreation but it looks fun. The color of the room is quite close to the original though.
A young prince on his horse? This kid is practicing for his big moment. After all, they say practice make perfect. In this case, practice makes a young prince.
32) “American Gothic” by Grant Wood
Why have a farm when you can have a skateboard? It looks like that is what the young couple has asked themselves. Then again, both are great!
33) “Joan of Arc” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Who needs a sword when you can have a spatula? The woman who recreated this painting has the long locs to go with the awesome pose. She’s going places!
34) Portrait of the Painter N. Suzdaleva by Alexander V. Oreshnikov
Why paint if you can have pizza? But why choose when you can have both? This is definitely a fun twist of the original while maintaining its concept.
35) “Self Portrait” by Frida Kahlo
Frida would be proud to see all of the women out there recreating her work. She’s quite the inspiration. The added toothbrush here might have been accidental. Oops!
36) “Italia und Germania” by Johann Friedrich Overbeck
Recreating photos sometimes requires extra help. In these cases, have a friend help you out. These two knocked it out of the park.
37) “Proserpine” by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
This woman is on a roll! Though she thinks she needs more hair for this painting, it definitely works! Maybe this woman should think about modeling.
38) “Duet” by M.S. Pavlova
Okay, so one of the little girls’ cats didn’t feel like cooperating. It happens. But this doesn’t deter the girl from singing to her own tune!
39) “Grande Odalisque” by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
When life gives you lemons, use them. This might not have been what they had in mind but hey, he worked with what he had. Let’s just say, we get the idea.
40) “Sleeping girl” by Nikolay Dmitrievich Kuznetsov
Sure, I can lie here and sleep while you take this photo of me and call it art. Oh, wait.
Sometimes things just work out.
41) “Lucca Madonna” by Jan van Eyck
Another young mom making art history fun. It’s amazing how similar these two dresses are. All that’s missing is the window!
42) 17th century court jester
This young lady seems to be enjoying her time being a court jester. At least in the moment. She did an amazing job capturing this young boy’s spirit.
43) “A young man peeling a pear” by Édouard Manet
When your son wants to be a model, let him. This kid pretty much nailed this recreation. Even the pear’s skin is being peeled with precision!
44) “Portrait of Bindo Altoviti” by Raphael
This girl is “serving face” as they say in the fashion world. Really, she’s going places. Kids H&M, perhaps?
This is almost perfect! The attire is practically a spitting image of the original. Are people making these outfits themselves?! They all look pretty similar to the original.
46) “Woman with Curly Hair” by Albrecht Dürer
Another recreation that could pretty much be the original. These folks sure know how to choose them. There has to be a chance that some of the people are relatives of the painted figures.
47) “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” by Caspar David Friedrich
There’s nothing like making it to the top. It would have been really cool if there was a view in the recreated work! Still, the fog defintiely adds mystery to the scene.
48) “Self portrait in a Straw Hat” by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
This woman knows that she pulled off an awesome photoshoot. What a cool creative choice to hold crafting materials in her hand instead of painting material. It really gives the person recreating the painting a chance to be original.
49) “St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness” by Hieronymus Bosch
This seems pretty accurate. Today, we are pretty caught up in technology. The best part of the recreation are the things placed in the background to make things fun. I mean, a laptop in place of the lamb? Classic.
50) “Blonde and Brunette” by Charles Burton Barber
Now this is pretty close! Too bad the dog doesn’t seem very interested. But at least it’s cute!
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People love a good challenge. Even if it involves digging into history. Recently, museums have challenged people to recreate famous paintings by some of the most respected and well-known artists.
In this slideshow, you’ll see people flexing their creative (and funny) muscles with their recreations. You just might want to get in on the fun as well. Besides, with so much art in the world, you’re sure to find some paintings and artists that will peak your interests.
Get ready to be amazed at these wonderful creations!
Enjoy the show!
