When was Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa exhibited in the United States for the first time?

The Mona Lisa is a portrait of a woman which has been many times acclaimed as the best known, the most written about and the most parodied work of art in the world. The painting is believed to be finished in 1506. Since 1797 the painting is the property of Louvre Museum in Paris.

It was exhibited in the United States in 1963, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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Terry Scott Boykie

The other years chosen for this question are patently ridiculous.

Emy Ngan

Got it

Beau Shilkraut

Internet says Jan/feb 1963 in WDC and then feb/march 1963 in NYC. Even the explanation says 1963. Arrangement made in 1962, but the event happended,in 1963. Both the Met and National Gallaery sites state th correct dates.

Bonita Amaro

Given only two choices 1962 or 1800. I agree with Terry, ridiculous.

Mickie Anne Koponen

Exactly what I thought. lol. Terry Scott Boykie,

Christina McKenzie

I misread this and gave the answer for when it was shown in the Louvre

Carmine-James Pitaniello

The most beautiful aspect of this painting is that her eyes follow you, as you cross her path. Very difficult to achieve.. I've only ever seen it once in another piece of art.

Pat Davis

Seeing the Mona Lisa was the highlight of our trip to Washington DC. Well guarded and in a small room all by itself. Unforgettable.

Ed Bona

I had to go to Paris to see la Gioconda.

Ed Bona

That was the same year I saw the pieta at the NYC worlds fair.

Tika Esler

So the description is wrong!

Cyndie Clements Stevens

Ya know, I have never understood why the Mona Lisa is so important. I have studied art history in High School (not by choice) and I just don't get it!