"The Crying Boy Painting" is a print created by artist Bruno Amadio, also known as G. B. G., in the 1950s. It depicts a young boy with tears streaming down his face, and it became widely popular in the UK during the 1980s. The painting was mass-produced and sold in various shops, leading to its recognition as a kitschy home decor item. However, the painting gained notoriety due to a series of house fires in which it was claimed that the painting remained unharmed. This led to urban legends and superstitions surrounding the artwork, suggesting it was cursed or had a connection to misfortune.