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Before Photos we had Paintings

Updated: March 15, 2025
Before we had photos we painted to capture the faces of the people from our past.

Before the invention of photography, artists were the primary chroniclers of historical figures and their stories. Explore a remarkable collection of paintings that provide a vivid glimpse into the lives, personalities, and fashions of individuals who shaped history long before the click of a camera shutter.

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