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National Gallery of Art
ナショナル・ギャラリー (ワシントン)
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The National Gallery of Art is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW. Open to the public and free of charge, the museum was privately established in 1937 for the American people by a joint resolution of the United States Congress. Andrew W. Mellon donated a substantial art collection and funds for construction.
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Notable Works
- The ConcertWikipedia (en)Gerard van Honthorst
- Alba MadonnaWikipedia (en)Raphael
masterpiece
- The Feast of the GodsWikipedia (en)Giovanni Bellini
- Ginevra de' BenciWikipedia (en)Leonardo da Vinci
the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
No current exhibition data is available yet.
Past exhibitions (28)
- Past
Water, Wind, and Waves: Marine Paintings from the Dutch Golden Age
2018Jul1(Sun)–Nov25(Sun)An exhibition of marine paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, exploring themes of water, wind, and waves.
ARCHIVE#Marine Painting#Dutch Golden Age#Seascape#Dutch Art - Past
Jackson Pollock’s "Mural"
2017Nov19(Sun)–2018Oct28(Sun)Explore Jackson Pollock's monumental "Mural," a pivotal work of American Abstract Expressionism, at the National Gallery of Art.
ARCHIVE#Jackson Pollock#Mural#Abstract Expressionism#American Art - Past
In the Library: The Richter Archive at 75
2018May7(Mon)–Aug24(Fri)An exhibition exploring the Richter Archive, celebrating 75 years of Gerhard Richter's artistic legacy.
ARCHIVERichter#Gerhard Richter#Artist Archive#Contemporary Art#German Art - Past
Sharing Images: Renaissance Prints Into Maiolica and Bronze
2018Apr1(Sun)–Aug5(Sun)An exhibition exploring how Renaissance prints influenced maiolica and bronze works.
ARCHIVE#Renaissance#Prints#Maiolica#Bronze - Past
Heavenly Earth: Images of Saint Francis at La Verna
2018Feb25(Sun)–Jul8(Sun)An exhibition exploring artistic depictions of Saint Francis of Assisi and the sacred site of La Verna.
ARCHIVE#Saint Francis#La Verna#Religious Art#Christian Art - Past
In the Tower: Anne Truitt
2017Nov19(Sun)–2018Jul8(Sun)An exhibition featuring the works of American minimalist sculptor Anne Truitt.
ARCHIVE#Anne Truitt#American Art#Sculpture#Minimalism - Past
Cézanne Portraits
2018Mar25(Sun)–Jul1(Sun)An exhibition dedicated to the portraits painted by Paul Cézanne.
ARCHIVE#Paul Cézanne#Portraits#Painting#Post-Impressionism - Past
Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings
2018Mar4(Sun)–May28(Mon)An exhibition showcasing the evocative photography of Sally Mann, exploring the landscapes and people of the American South.
ARCHIVE#Sally Mann#Photography#American South#Landscape - Past
Recent Acquisitions: Made in California
2017Sep12(Tue)–2018May18(Fri)An exhibition of recent art acquisitions by the National Gallery, highlighting works with a connection to California.
ARCHIVE#Recent Acquisitions#California Art#American Art#National Gallery Collection - Past
Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series
2017Sep12(Tue)–2018May18(Fri)An exhibition featuring Carrie Mae Weems's iconic 'Kitchen Table Series'.
ARCHIVE#Carrie Mae Weems#Kitchen Table Series#Photography#Contemporary Art - Past
Michel Sittow: Estonian Painter at the Courts of Renaissance Europe
2018Jan28(Sun)–May13(Sun)Discover Michel Sittow, an Estonian painter who worked for European royal courts during the Renaissance.
ARCHIVE#Michel Sittow#Estonian Painter#Renaissance Art#Court Painting - Past
Outliers and American Vanguard Art
2018Jan28(Sun)–May13(Sun)An exhibition exploring unconventional artists and avant-garde movements in American art.
ARCHIVE#American Art#Avant Garde#Outsider Art#Vanguard Art - Past
Matthias Mansen: Configurations
2017Jul23(Sun)–2018Apr20(Fri)An exhibition featuring the works of artist Matthias Mansen, exploring his unique configurations.
ARCHIVE#Matthias Mansen#Configurations#Contemporary Art#Contemporary - Past
Posing for the Camera: Gifts from Robert B. Menschel
2017Sep17(Sun)–2018Jan28(Sun)Explore an exhibition of photographic portraits from the Robert B. Menschel collection, focusing on the act of posing.
ARCHIVE#Photography#Portraiture#Posing#Robert B. Menschel Collection - Past
Edvard Munch: Color in Context
2017Sep3(Sun)–2018Jan28(Sun)An exhibition exploring the use of color in the works of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch.
ARCHIVE#Edvard Munch#Color#Expressionism#Painting - Past
Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry
2017Oct22(Sun)–2018Jan21(Sun)An exhibition exploring the artistic connections, inspiration, and rivalry between Vermeer and other Dutch genre painters.
ARCHIVE#Vermeer#Genre Painting#Dutch Golden Age#17th Century - Past
Bosch to Bloemaert: Early Netherlandish Drawings from the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam
2017Oct8(Sun)–2018Jan7(Sun)An exhibition showcasing early Netherlandish drawings by masters like Bosch and Bloemaert from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.
ARCHIVE#Hieronymus Bosch#Abraham Bloemaert#Netherlandish Drawings#Renaissance Art - Past
In the Library: Jost Amman and Sixteenth-Century Woodcut Illustration
2017Sep5(Tue)–2018Jan5(Fri)An exhibition exploring 16th-century woodcut illustrations by Jost Amman, with a focus on library-related works.
ARCHIVE#Jost Amman#Woodcut#Illustration#16th Century - Past
Fragonard: The Fantasy Figures
2017Oct8(Sun)–Dec3(Sun)An exhibition featuring Jean-Honoré Fragonard's captivating 'fantasy figures' at the National Gallery of Art.
ARCHIVE#Jean-Honoré Fragonard#Fantasy Figures#Rococo#French Painting - Past
In the Tower: Theaster Gates: The Minor Arts
2017Mar5(Sun)–Sep4(Mon)An exhibition by contemporary artist Theaster Gates, titled 'The Minor Arts'.
ARCHIVETheaster Gates#Theaster Gates#Contemporary Art#Minor Arts#Sculpture - Past
Civic Pride: Group Portraits from Amsterdam
2012Mar10(Sat)–2017Aug28(Mon)An exhibition showcasing group portraits from Amsterdam, reflecting the city's civic pride.
ARCHIVE#Group Portraits#Amsterdam#Dutch Art#Civic Pride - Past
In the Library: Companion Pieces
2017Apr24(Mon)–Aug25(Fri)An exhibition exploring companion pieces, presented within the library setting.
ARCHIVE#Library#Books#Artworks#Pairs - Past
America Collects Eighteenth-Century French Painting
2017May21(Sun)–Aug20(Sun)An exhibition showcasing 18th-century French paintings from American collections.
ARCHIVE#French Painting#18th Century#American Art Collections#European Painting - Past
The Urban Scene: 1920 1950
2017Feb26(Sun)–Aug6(Sun)An exhibition exploring urban life and cityscapes in art from 1920 to 1950.
ARCHIVE#Urban Scene#City Life#Cityscapes#20th Century Art - Past
The Woodner Collections: Master Drawings from Seven Centuries
2017Mar12(Sun)–Jul16(Sun)An exhibition showcasing master drawings from the Woodner Collections, spanning seven centuries.
ARCHIVE#Master Drawings#Drawings#Woodner Collection#European Drawings - Past
East of the Mississippi: Nineteenth-Century American Landscape Photography
2017Mar12(Sun)–Jul16(Sun)Explore 19th-century American landscape photography from east of the Mississippi.
ARCHIVE#19th Century#American Art#Landscape Photography#Photography - Past
Rineke Dijkstra
2016Dec10(Sat)–2017Jul16(Sun)An exhibition featuring the photographic works of renowned Dutch artist Rineke Dijkstra.
ARCHIVERineke Dijkstra#Rineke Dijkstra#Photography#Portraiture#Contemporary Art - Past
Frédéric Bazille and the Birth of Impressionism
2017Apr9(Sun)–Jul9(Sun)Explore the pivotal role of Frédéric Bazille in the genesis of Impressionism.
ARCHIVEFrédéric Bazille#Frédéric Bazille#Impressionism#French Painting#19th Century Art
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1937
- Architect
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- Building completed
- 1978
- Renovated
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- Director
- Kaywin Feldman
- Operated by
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- Annual visitors
- 4,000,000(2024)
- National treasures
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- Important cultural properties
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- Floor area
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- Architectural features
- Geometrical design dividing the trapezoidal site into two triangles
- Domed rotunda modeled on the interior of the Pantheon in Rome
- Awards
- National Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects (1981)
Visit info
- Hours
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- Nearest station
- Archives
- Address
- Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Rules & amenities
- Photography
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Collection
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- Top departments
- Western art from the Middle Ages to the present
- Featured artists
- Alexander Calder
- Henri Matisse
- Pablo Picasso
- Vincent van Gogh
- Claude Monet
More info
- Official site
- www.nga.gov ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
- Social
Sources
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