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Originally Posted by Runscott
It was certainly a let-down. Fortunately there are plenty of photos of it that do it more justice than the Louvre display, although I understand their need to protect it.
I'm assuming it's still behind a thick piece of plastic - I haven't seen it since the '90s.
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I saw it in 1972. All they used were ropes to keep the crowds back. No glass, no case. They did prohibit flash bulbs, though. And for all the hype, it really was a letdown. Give me some Monets any day.
