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1169: The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre

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The Bold Theft of the Mona Lisa

This chapter details the dramatic theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, highlighting the meticulous planning by thief Vincenzo Perugia. It explores the broader implications of the crime on the art world and the atmosphere in Paris at the time.

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