Mystery of Picasso
In 1955, French director, Henri-Georges Clouzot made a film with Pablo Picasso as he painted 20 artworks.
One of the scenes was made using time lapse photography, and shows an oil painting being made step by step.
The French government also liked the film, and in 1984 declared The Mystery of Picasso National Treasure.
Google video shows the time lapse film here
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