Can you sell a picture of Mona Lisa?

Can you sell a picture of Mona Lisa?

In both the United States and in Europe, a photo that is merely a reproduction of a public-domain work (such as an old painting or stained-glass window) is not protected by copyright. Wikipedia has an excellent example — a photograph of the Mona Lisa.

Is the Mona Lisa subject to copyright?

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is in the public domain. Public domain paintings are often owned and displayed by museums, which may claim ownership over certain reproductions based on such paintings. Public domain paintings are painted works of art that are no longer, or never were, under protection by copyright laws.

Can you sell a painting of a copyrighted photo?

The only person who can give permission for the creation of a derivative work is the owner of the copyright. That’s fine; because you own the copyright on your image. But you would also have copyright over the painting or illustration as it is a “new” work.

Can I put the Mona Lisa on a shirt and sell it?

3 attorney answers Generally, a photograph may be subject to copyright protection, and selling a shirt having an image of a photograph may be copyright infringement…

Who owns rights to the Mona Lisa?

It had been believed to have been painted between 1503 and 1506; however, Leonardo may have continued working on it as late as 1517. It was acquired by King Francis I of France and is now the property of the French Republic itself, on permanent display at the Louvre, Paris since 1797.

Are replica paintings illegal?

The short answer to this is yes, yes art reproduction is legal if you follow and adhere to copyright law. You can legally replicate any painting you like as long as the artist has been dead for over 70 years.

Can I paint a photograph and sell it?

The creator of the photograph, i.e. the photographer, usually holds the copyright to the photo and unless they’ve expressly given permission for its use, making a painting based on a photo would infringe the photographer’s copyright.

Can you sell paintings of photographs?

Since you took the photo, you own the copyright. So, if your aunt’s friend sells the picture to someone else, legally she should get your permission first. You could ask for a percentage of the sale price, charge her a flat fee, or even prohibit her from selling her copy of your picture.

Can I print a picture of the Mona Lisa painting on a T shirt and sell it?

Generally, a photograph may be subject to copyright protection, and selling a shirt having an image of a photograph may be copyright infringement…