Mattel Releases New Fine Art Dolls. The DaVinci, Van Gogh & Klimt Barbies.

fine art barbies

Recently introduced at this year’s Toy Fair were three new Fine Art Barbie Dolls. Barbie dolls by Mattel that pay homage to some of the world’s most famous artists. 14th century Master Leonardo Da Vinci, Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh and Art Nouveau painter Gustav Klimt have been immortalized as soon to be released Barbies.

Fine Art Barbie Dolls

Fine Art Barbies

The Fine Art Barbies’ clothing, make up, hair styles and jewelry are inspired by Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Gustav Klimt‘s portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer. And they are just stunning.

The Da Vinci Barbie
Mattel Da Vinci Barbie

Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa
above: Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, painted from 1503-1507

Da Vinci barbie


Pre-order the Da Vinci Barbie Doll here

The Klimt Barbie:
Fine Art Klimt Barbie

gustav klimt adele bloch
above: Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, completed in 1907

fine art barbies

Barbie as Adele bloch bauer

Klimt barbie


Pre-order the Klimt Barbie Doll here

The Van Gogh Barbie:
Van Gogh Barbie

van gogh starry starry night
above: Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, painted in 1887

Van Gogh Barbie

fine art barbies


Pre-order the Van Gogh Barbie Doll here.

special thanks to Carolynn R. Whitford and Michael Williams for the above images

Also available for pre-order are the following soon-to-be released Barbies for 2011!
farrah fawcett barbie

The Farrah Fawcett Barbie Doll

Grace Kelly barbie Doll
The Grace Kelly Barbie Doll


The Rock Hudson & Doris Day Barbie Dolls Giftset


The Frank Sinatra Barbie Doll