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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

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

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    Frida Kahlo

    Frida Kahlo

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    Mow
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #5

    Water Serpents I And II, Gustav Klimt

    Water Serpents I And II, Gustav Klimt

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    The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

    The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, Hokusai

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    #10

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

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    #11

    Primrose, Alphonse Mucha

    Primrose, Alphonse Mucha

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    Ashley Reardon
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    2 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #13

    Van Gogh Tattoo

    Van Gogh Tattoo

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    Leslie Hoenig
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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

    Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci

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    #15

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    #16

    The Times Of The Day, Alfons Mucha

    The Times Of The Day, Alfons Mucha

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    #17

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

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    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

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    #19

    Monet

    Monet

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    Martz Migraña
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

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    #25

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

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    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

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    #29

    Don Quixote, Pablo Picasso

    Don Quixote, Pablo Picasso

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    #30

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    #31

    Guitar, Pablo Picasso

    Guitar, Pablo Picasso

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    #33

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    Vincent Van Gogh

    Vincent Van Gogh

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    #38

    Picasso And Matisse

    Picasso And Matisse

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    #39

    Mother And Child, Gustav Klimt

    Mother And Child, Gustav Klimt

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    #40

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

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    #42

    In Bed, The Kiss, Toulouse Lautrec

    In Bed, The Kiss, Toulouse Lautrec

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    Psotny Puk
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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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    #44

    Inspired By Caesar Sculpture

    Inspired By Caesar Sculpture

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    #45

    Judith And The Head Of Holofernes, Gustav Klimt

    Judith And The Head Of Holofernes, Gustav Klimt

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    Inspired By Gustav Klimt

    Inspired By Gustav Klimt

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    #47

    Sunflowers, Vincent Van Gogh

    Sunflowers, Vincent Van Gogh

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    #50

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

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    #52

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

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    #55

    La Lecture, Pablo Picasso

    La Lecture, Pablo Picasso

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    #57

    Rene Magritte Adaptation

    Rene Magritte Adaptation

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    #58

    The Dog, Pablo Picasso

    The Dog, Pablo Picasso

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    #60

    Bicycle Wheel, Marcel Duchamp

    Bicycle Wheel, Marcel Duchamp

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    John
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    7 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

    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo

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    #62

    David, Michelangelo

    David, Michelangelo

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    KateandAllison HW
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    7 years ago DotsCreated 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

    The Wounded Deer, Frida Kahlo

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    #64

    Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

    Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

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    #65

    Self-portrait, Vincent Van Gogh

    Self-portrait, Vincent Van Gogh

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    #66

    Café Terrace At Night, Vincent Van Gogh

    Café Terrace At Night, Vincent Van Gogh

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    #67

    The Birth Of Venus, Adolphe William Bouguereau

    The Birth Of Venus, Adolphe William Bouguereau

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    #68

    Portrait Of Dora Maar, Pablo Picasso

    Portrait Of Dora Maar, Pablo Picasso

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    #70

    The Storm On The Sea Of Galilee, Rembrandt Van Rijn

    The Storm On The Sea Of Galilee, Rembrandt Van Rijn

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    #71

    The Last Supper By Leonardo Da Vinci Inspired Tattoo

    The Last Supper By Leonardo Da Vinci Inspired Tattoo

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    #72

    Mutter Und Tochter, Egon Schiele

    Mutter Und Tochter, Egon Schiele

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    #73

    Picasso

    Picasso

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    #74

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    The Birth Of Venus, Alexandre Cabanel

    The Birth Of Venus, Alexandre Cabanel

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    #76

    Picasso Tattoo

    Picasso Tattoo

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    #77

    The Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    The Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

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    #78

    Nude With Calla Lilies, Diego Rivera

    Nude With Calla Lilies, Diego Rivera

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    #80

    Salvador Dali Tattoo

    Salvador Dali Tattoo

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    #81

    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

    The Persistence Of Memory, Salvador Dali

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    #82

    Vitruvian Man Leonardo Da Vinci

    Vitruvian Man Leonardo Da Vinci

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    #83

    Slightly Modified Salvador Dali Sketch

    Slightly Modified Salvador Dali Sketch

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    #85

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    #86

    Vitruvian Man, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Vitruvian Man, Leonardo Da Vinci

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    #87

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

    Starry Night, Van Gogh

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    #88

    Dogs Playing Poker, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge

    Dogs Playing Poker, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge

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    #89

    American Gothic, Grant Wood

    American Gothic, Grant Wood

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    #90

    Piet Mondrian Tattoo

    Piet Mondrian Tattoo

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    #91

    The False Mirror, René Magritte

    The False Mirror, René Magritte

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    #92

    Scream, Edvard Munch

    Scream, Edvard Munch

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    #93

    Pablo Picasso Tattoo

    Pablo Picasso Tattoo

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    #95

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

    The Kiss, Gustav Klimt

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    #96

    Acrobat And Young Harlequin, Pablo Picasso

    Acrobat And Young Harlequin, Pablo Picasso

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    #97

    Birthday, Marc Chagall

    Birthday, Marc Chagall

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    #98

    Mona Lisa, Leodardo Da Vinci

    Mona Lisa, Leodardo Da Vinci

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    #101

    Lady With An Ermine, Leonardo Da Vinci

    Lady With An Ermine, Leonardo Da Vinci

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    #102

    La Donna Velata, Raphael

    La Donna Velata, Raphael

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    #103

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

    The Temptation Of St. Anthony, Salvador Dali

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    #104

    Inspired By Hera Sculpture

    Inspired By Hera Sculpture

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    #105

    Wheatfield With Crows, Van Gogh

    Wheatfield With Crows, Van Gogh

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    #106

    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

    Birth Of Venus, Sandro Botticelli

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