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    Man Who Punches Monet Painting Becomes Relevant Again

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    Alex Simms
    by Alex Simms

    Community Contributor

    Andrew Shannon, 49, punches Monet masterpiece in the Ireland Gallery in 2012

    wordpress.com / Via metro.co.uk

    Shannon claims he was feeling faint, and his fist just happened to land through the painting.

    Evidence surfaces

    Twitter: @irishsunonline / Via twitter.com

    The Irish Sun found a video of the man's alleged moment of passion here.

    Shannon faces five years of jail time for his act. Don't worry art enthusiasts, the beloved painting has recently since been restored with a layer of protective glass.

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