51 disappointing photos that show what famous art is really like

• From iconic paintings in the Louvre to fan-favorite sculptures in New York City, notable artwork can be found all across the globe.
• But while famous art often looks stunning in photographs, it doesn't always look the same in real life.
• We've rounded up 51 disappointing photos that show what famous artwork actually looks like.
• The photos reveal everything from large museum crowds to smaller-than-expected paintings and weather-affected art.

Over the years, paintings such as "Mona Lisa" and "The Scream" have become iconic pieces of history. Similarly, artistic landmarks like "The Bean" in Chicago have become pop-culture staples. But the images we constantly see of these famous artworks don't always represent reality.

For example, photos of famous paintings rarely show the massive crowds that line up to see them. And photographs of outdoor sculptures don't often show what it's like to visit in poor weather conditions.

Below, we've rounded up 51 photos that show the disappointing reality of what famous art really looks like.

"The Little Mermaid" is a staple landmark in Copenhagen.

The bronze statue was created by Edvard Eriksen, and has been a favorite attraction among tourists since it was first displayed in 1913.

But up close, the statue doesn't look as picturesque.

The statue, which was once completely bronze, is now discolored from years of weather and vandalism.

It can also be pretty difficult to get close to the art.

Considering that "The Little Mermaid" is one of Copenhagen's most popular tourist attractions, large crowds are almost always formed in front of it.