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Why does Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' painting appear somewhat sombre, with predominant dull shades of brown and yellow today?
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- 1Due to permanent water damage caused during its historic theft.
- 2Because Leonardo da Vinci wanted to highlight the enigmatic smile using only dark shades.
- 3Due to multiple layers of protective varnish covering the painting that have darkened and aged over centuries.✓
- 4Because the painting lacked vibrant colours right from the beginning.
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Due to multiple layers of protective varnish covering the painting that have darkened and aged over centuries.
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