Do museums own rights to classic art paintings?

So, if you plan to do anything of this nature it is highly advisable that you significantly reduce the size and quality of the image before you upload it. In any event, do not assume that just because a painting is old and the artist long since dead that you can use an image of the work anyway you like with total impunity. read more

No, they generally do not, but there can be exceptions and other issues to consider. NB. It is important to understand that copyright law is not standardised worldwide. read more

The right you are considering is the right to reproduce the artwork. So first, the answer is NO, simply by owning the painting does not automatically grant the exclusive right to reproduce. But, the life of these exclusive rights are limited. The terms depend on when the art was created and published. read more