Classical art is called so not without reason - the master artists behind the creations have made sure that their works will be and still are unforgettable. And though you might be accustomed to seeing them in museums or art galleries, no one ever said that you couldn't get your favorite classical paintings inked.

So, are you thinking about getting your first, or looking to add to your collection of unique tattoos? Then why not turn your skin into a canvas for your favorite piece of famous paintings? Check out this list of awesome art-inspired tattoo ideas to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, it's full of brilliant inking tattoo designs. How about adding a Matisse to your arm? Or a van Gogh to your shoulder perhaps? Maybe you'd prefer a Klimt on your back or a Picasso on your ankle? Whatever your preference for famous artists, you're sure to find some inspiration in the collection of tattoos below. Don't forget to vote for the best! (h/t: mymodernmet)

#1

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

Tattoo of a wave inspired by classical art on a person's thigh.

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    Frida Kahlo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of Frida Kahlo's portrait on a forearm, with a floral headdress and matching sketch.

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    Mow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a beautiful ...no absolutely great Frida tattoo! Love love looooove it!

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    #4

    Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoos featuring Leonardo da Vinci's iconic works, intricately inked on a person's torso.

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    #5

    Water Serpents I And II, Gustav Klimt

    Back showcasing classical art-inspired tattoo with intricate designs and vibrant colors.

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    #7

    Water Serpents, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring abstract patterns and figures on a person's forearm.

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    #8

    The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

    Tattoo of a classical art-inspired wave design on a person's forearm.

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    #9

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    Tattoo inspired by classical art showing two hands reaching towards each other with a dot pattern background.

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    #10

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    A tattoo on an arm depicting two figures silhouetted against a starry night, inspired by classical art.

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    Alejandro Vega Magallanes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a mix of Starry Night and the last scene of Fight Club

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    #11

    Primrose, Alphonse Mucha

    Back tattoo inspired by classical art, featuring a detailed portrait with floral elements, on a person with dark hair.

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    Ashley Reardon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg! Now THIS is also one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen as well!

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    #12

    Le Chat, Pablo Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a cat drawn in an abstract line style on a person's thigh.

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    #13

    Van Gogh Tattoo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo with a Starry Night heart design and blossoming branches.

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    Leslie Hoenig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this! He took too much digoxin (for his heart), which made him see his light sources as bold.and yellow... Remember his entire period of yellows and greens?! He was taking too much digoxin during that period. I love this tattoo!!! GENIUS!!!

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    #14

    Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a segmented face design on a forearm.

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    #15

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Forearm tattoo inspired by classical art, depicting a colorful and intricate design.

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    Jenn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my favorite! So beautiful! I can't imagine how long it would take with how intricate it is!

    #16

    The Times Of The Day, Alfons Mucha

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's arm, featuring a detailed figure in an ornate frame.

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    #17

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on forearm, depicting two hands reaching toward each other with abstract colors.

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    #18

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of "Starry Night" on a woman's upper back.

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    #19

    Monet

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on arm, replicating a famous painting with a vibrant sunset and boats on water.

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    Martz Migraña
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful painting and very well done tattoo, but it just doesn't look good on the skin.

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    #20

    Guernica, Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring abstract black ink design on legs.

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    Sara
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    8 years ago

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    He has three legs?... Lolol

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    #22

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's shoulder, resembling Van Gogh's Starry Night in vibrant colors.

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    #23

    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a surrealist painting on a person's arm, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

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    Mow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like a tiny painting hanging on the skin...

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    #24

    Dove Of Peace, Pablo Picasso

    Minimalist dove tattoo on a forearm, inspired by classical art.

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    #25

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    Two forearm tattoos depicting hands inspired by classical art.

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I could up vote this still.

    #26

    Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a bearded man in a hat on an arm, showcasing a minimalist design.

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    #28

    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring figures from a famous painting on a person's back.

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    Bryan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to like this so bad but something about it seems off.

    #29

    Don Quixote, Pablo Picasso

    Person with glasses showcasing a classical art-inspired tattoo on their arm.

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    #30

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting a serene figure with colorful floral and abstract patterns on skin.

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    #31

    Guitar, Pablo Picasso

    Abstract line tattoo inspired by classical art on forearm, featuring a geometric violin design.

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    #32

    Frida Kahlo Tattoo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a woman's face with flowers, located on the thigh.

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    #33

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of Klimt's "The Kiss" on a person's back.

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    #35

    Vincent Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a colorful portrait, blending nature and abstraction, on a person's side.

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    #36

    The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

    Elegant classical art-inspired wave tattoo on foot, showcasing intricate design and fine details.

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    #37

    Roy Lichtenstein

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a foot, featuring a stylized face with glasses and vibrant colors.

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    #38

    Picasso And Matisse

    Two forearm tattoos inspired by classical art, one colorful abstract face, and one minimalist line face.

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    #39

    Mother And Child, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a mother and child, with vibrant, abstract patterns and delicate details.

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    #40

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of an elephant with elongated legs and geometric shapes on a person's calf.

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    #41

    Keith Harring

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring a stylized blue dog on an arm.

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    #42

    In Bed, The Kiss, Toulouse Lautrec

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting an intimate couple in warm colors on a person's arm.

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    Psotny Puk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tattooist is an absolute master for tattooing a painting so well!

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    #43

    Mark Rothko

    Tattoo of abstract color blocks inspired by classical art on forearm.

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    Aurora albin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It covers self harm doesnt it? beautiful idea

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    #44

    Inspired By Caesar Sculpture

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a Roman statue head in black ink.

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    #45

    Judith And The Head Of Holofernes, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting a woman's portrait with intricate patterns and details.

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    #46

    Inspired By Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's back in abstract style, featuring geometric and intricate patterns.

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    #47

    Sunflowers, Vincent Van Gogh

    Tattoo of classical art featuring a vase of sunflowers on a thigh, inspired by classical designs and floral patterns.

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    #48

    Pablo Picasso Tattoo

    A minimalist tattoo on an arm, featuring a line art face blended with a bird, inspired by classical art.

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    #49

    Dance, Matisse

    A classical art-inspired tattoo with abstract figures surrounding a vibrant geometric design on an arm.

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    #50

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a starry night design on forearm, featuring swirling patterns and crescent moon.

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    #51

    Head Of A Woman, Pablo Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a face with abstract lines and pink splashes on forearm.

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    #52

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on an arm, depicting a famous Renaissance painting.

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    #53

    Danaë, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's thigh, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

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    #54

    Art Nouveau

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring intricate designs and a n**e figure on an arm.

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    #55

    La Lecture, Pablo Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on an arm, featuring abstract geometric shapes and vibrant colors.

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    #57

    Rene Magritte Adaptation

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a faceless man in a suit with an apple covering his face.

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    Bryan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually a pretty terrible rendition of a great work of art.

    #58

    The Dog, Pablo Picasso

    Minimalist line tattoo of a dog in classical art style on a person's wrist.

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    #59

    Kim Hong Do

    Classical art-inspired tiger tattoo on thigh, showcasing intricate linework and detail.

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    #60

    Bicycle Wheel, Marcel Duchamp

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a bicycle wheel on a stool on a forearm.

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    John
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    8 years ago

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    Why would you defile your body with anything by Duchamp!? Possibly the worst artist of the 20th century.

    #61

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    Arm featuring classical art-inspired tattoo with intricate designs, including a detailed hand reaching scene.

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    #62

    David, Michelangelo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a detailed sculpted face in a triangular design on forearm.

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    KateandAllison HW
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Out of the triangleLove the shading on this and the way the nose sticks 🙂

    #63

    The Wounded Deer, Frida Kahlo

    Tattoo of a classical art-inspired deer with a human face and arrows on a person's back.

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    Aurora albin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mum would love this, biggest frida fan!

    #64

    Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting Van Gogh’s Starry Night on an arm.

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    #65

    Self-portrait, Vincent Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's calf, featuring a portrait with red accent.

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    #66

    Café Terrace At Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a vibrant city scene on an arm.

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    #67

    The Birth Of Venus, Adolphe William Bouguereau

    Tattoo depicting classical art-inspired design featuring a n**e figure and cherubs on an upper arm.

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    Jada Dennis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dying to know the artist behind this. Anyone?

    #68

    Portrait Of Dora Maar, Pablo Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a face on an ankle above polka dot Converse sneakers.

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    Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tattoo is ok but love the shoe

    #69

    Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on torso depicting a faceless Renaissance-style portrait.

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    #70

    The Storm On The Sea Of Galilee, Rembrandt Van Rijn

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a dramatic ship scene on an arm.

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    #71

    The Last Supper By Leonardo Da Vinci Inspired Tattoo

    A classical art-inspired tattoo on an arm, depicting a detailed and colorful scene.

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    #72

    Mutter Und Tochter, Egon Schiele

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting two figures embracing, inked in a sketch-like style on an arm.

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    Psotny Puk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my forest gods, Schiele, by absolute favourite artist <3

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    #73

    Picasso

    Line art tattoo on forearm inspired by classical art, featuring a woman's face with floral headpiece detail.

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    #74

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Forearm tattoo inspired by classical art, resembling Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

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    #75

    The Birth Of Venus, Alexandre Cabanel

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting cherubs and a reclining figure on the chest.

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    #76

    Picasso Tattoo

    Back tattoo inspired by classical art, depicting a complex and abstract design.

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    #77

    The Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting a circular design on an arm.

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    #78

    Nude With Calla Lilies, Diego Rivera

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a n**e figure surrounded by floral patterns.

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    #79

    Guernica, Pablo Picasso

    Abstract classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's side, featuring line art with multiple faces and shapes.

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    #80

    Salvador Dali Tattoo

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring a surreal landscape with arches and trees.

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    #81

    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a melting clock on a person's side.

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    #82

    Vitruvian Man Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of the Vitruvian Man with colorful chakra symbols on an arm.

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    #83

    Slightly Modified Salvador Dali Sketch

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring surreal hands and a bird on a person's side.

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    #84

    Graces, Botticelli

    Classical art-inspired tattoo featuring elegant figures and intricate details on a person's arm.

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    #85

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on thigh depicting a romantic embrace in black ink design.

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    #86

    Vitruvian Man, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo depicting Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man on a person's arm.

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    #87

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" on a shoulder.

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    #88

    Dogs Playing Poker, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge

    Back tattoo of classical art-inspired design featuring dogs playing poker.

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    #89

    American Gothic, Grant Wood

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's torso depicting a famous painting.

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    #90

    Piet Mondrian Tattoo

    Tattoo inspired by classical art with red, blue, and yellow squares on skin.

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    #91

    The False Mirror, René Magritte

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of an eye with a sky design on an arm.

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    #92

    Scream, Edvard Munch

    Arm tattoo inspired by classical art, featuring a detailed rendition of "The Scream" in black ink on colorful background.

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    #93

    Pablo Picasso Tattoo

    Line art tattoo inspired by classical art, featuring a stylized face with geometric shapes and flowing lines.

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    #94

    Egon Schiele

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's arm, resembling an expressive portrait.

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    #95

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of Klimt's "The Kiss" on a woman's upper back, rich in gold and vibrant colors.

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    #96

    Acrobat And Young Harlequin, Pablo Picasso

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of jesters on forearm, blending vibrant colors and intricate details.

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    #97

    Birthday, Marc Chagall

    Classical art-inspired tattoo on a person's thigh, depicting a detailed scene in black ink.

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    #98

    Mona Lisa, Leodardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of the Mona Lisa on an arm.

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    #99

    Claude Monet

    Colorful classical art-inspired tattoo on an arm, featuring abstract patterns and vibrant hues.

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    #100

    Scream, Edvard Munch

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of "The Scream" on a forearm, capturing vibrant colors and emotional expression.

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    #101

    Lady With An Ermine, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a woman with an ermine on a person's leg, framed with simple lines.

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    Psotny Puk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and this Vans sock, hahaha, what a contrast :D

    #102

    La Donna Velata, Raphael

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a veiled woman with intricate detailing on the torso.

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    #103

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a surreal horse on a person's calf.

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    #104

    Inspired By Hera Sculpture

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a Greek statue profile on an arm.

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    #105

    Wheatfield With Crows, Van Gogh

    Classical art-inspired tattoo of a vibrant field with a winding path and sky, influenced by a famous painting style.

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    #106

    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    Tattoo of a classical art-inspired depiction on a person's side, featuring a figure on a seashell, reminiscent of a famous painting.

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