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Artcyclopedia is an online database of museum-quality fine art founded by Canadian John Malyon. [1] [2] [3]

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The Artcyclopedia only deals with art that can be viewed online, and indexes 2,300 art sites (from museums and galleries), with links to around 180,000 artworks by 8,500 artists. [4] The site has also started to compile a list of art galleries and auction houses.

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