Mona Lisa Barn Art, Wisconsin — Carol M. Highsmith

Carol M. Highsmith’s 1990 photograph captures an extraordinary piece of rural American art in Cornell, Wisconsin: a barn whose sweeping front has been transformed into a monumental interpretation of the Mona Lisa. The famous portrait fills the agricultural structure while towering silos rise beside it beneath a brilliant blue sky.

The unexpected combination of iconic Renaissance imagery and working farm architecture gives this photograph its distinctive character. Highsmith’s composition preserves a memorable example of American barn art, where popular culture, artistic reference, rural architecture, and the Wisconsin landscape come together in a single remarkable scene.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Carol M. Highsmith
• Title: Mona Lisa barn art, Wisconsin
• Original title: Mona Lisa barn art, Wisconsin
• Series: Selects Series, Carol M. Highsmith Archive
• Date: 1990
• Period: Late 20th century
• Place of Origin: Cornell, Wisconsin, United States
• Medium: Color transparency, 4 × 5 in. or smaller

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.