As Woody Allen said, “Life doesn’t imitate art, it imitates bad television.” And it seems there’s no day of the year when that’s more true than Halloween. But culture-hounds take heart: Halloween doesn’t have to be all reality TV stars and internet memes. Here are seven timeless costume ideas inspired by great works of art.

Self-Portrait, Vincent van Gogh:

Whistler’s Mother, James McNeill Whistler:

Girl with a Pearl Earring, Johannes Vermeer:

Roy Lichtenstein:

Son of Man, Rene Magritte:

Flower Chucker, Banksy:

Ecce Homo, Elias Garcia Martinez:

Post-botched restoration attempt.

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