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National Museum Of African American History And Culture Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The National Museum of African American History and Culture is seen with flags and a sculpture in the foreground, as viewed from the Smithsonian American History Museum. The museum, designed by David Adjaye and Philip Freelon, features a distinctive bronze-colored facade inspired by Yoruban crowns. It is located on the National Mall, adjacent to the Washington Monument. The museum opened in September 2016.-stock-foto
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Infinity Sculpture Smithsonian National Museum of American History Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Infinity sculpture, an abstract artwork by José de Rivera, is a prominent modern art installation located on the grounds of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The sculpture features a polished, ribbon-like form that curves and loops against the sky, supported by a dark, obelisk-like base. Its reflective surface mirrors the surrounding environment, including the sky and clouds. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Delta Solar, a 27-foot kinetic sculpture by Venezuelan artist Alejandro Otero, features rotating triangular sails within a stainless steel geometric framework positioned in a reflecting pool. The monumental work was dedicated on June 29, 1977, by Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez as Venezuela's Bicentennial gift to the United States during a period of strengthened diplomatic relations fueled by the nation's oil boom prosperity. Otero designed the sculpture to pay homage to both modern technology and indigenous sun worship traditions, with the delta formation referencing-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Delta Solar, a 27-foot kinetic sculpture by Venezuelan artist Alejandro Otero, features rotating triangular sails within a stainless steel geometric framework positioned in a reflecting pool. The monumental work was dedicated on June 29, 1977, by Venezuelan President Carlos Andrés Pérez as Venezuela's Bicentennial gift to the United States during a period of strengthened diplomatic relations fueled by the nation's oil boom prosperity. Otero designed the sculpture to pay homage to both modern technology and indigenous sun worship traditions, with the delta formation referencing-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The Adoration of St. Joan of Arc, a fire-etched wood relief created in 1896 by American artist J. William Fosdick (1858-1937), is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This medieval-inspired masterwork was designed to appeal to wealthy industrialists who favored richly designed interiors and uplifting art. Fosdick, born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, crafted this piece during a period when Joan of Arc was becoming a popular symbol in American culture, representing both a romantic historical figure and an emblem of the 'New Woman.' The artwork was gifted to the museu-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Paul Manship's bronze sculpture 'Dancer and Gazelles,' created in 1916, is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artwork showcases Manship's distinctive Art Deco style and his interest in classical forms. Manship, born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1885 and died in New York City in 1966, was known for combining modern sensibilities with classical influences. This piece came to the museum through a bequest from the artist himself in 1966. The Smithsonian American Art Museum houses one of the nation's most comprehensive collections of American art spanning three centu-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Paul Manship's bronze sculpture 'Dancer and Gazelles,' created in 1916, is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artwork showcases Manship's distinctive Art Deco style and his interest in classical forms. Manship, born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1885 and died in New York City in 1966, was known for combining modern sensibilities with classical influences. This piece came to the museum through a bequest from the artist himself in 1966. The Smithsonian American Art Museum houses one of the nation's most comprehensive collections of American art spanning three centu-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A bronze sculpture titled Spirit of Life by American sculptor Daniel Chester French, created in 1914, on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artwork was acquired by the museum in 2000 through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment. French, born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1850 and died in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in 1931, is widely considered one of America's foremost sculptors of the early 20th century. The Spirit of Life represents French's classical figurative style that characterized much of his public monument work.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze sculpture 'The Vine' by American artist Harriet Whitney Frishmuth is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Created in 1923, this notable work exemplifies Frishmuth's mastery of the female form. The sculptor, born in Philadelphia in 1880 and died in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1980, was known for her graceful figurative works. The piece was gifted to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cunniffe and is part of the permanent collection.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A marble sculpture titled Sappho, created around 1870 by American sculptor Vinnie Ream, is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artwork was gifted to the museum by Brigadier General Richard L. Hoxie in 1915. Ream, born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1847 and died in Washington, DC in 1914, was among the first women artists to receive a federal commission for her sculpture. Sappho depicts the renowned ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who lived during the 7th century BCE and is known for her lyric poetry.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A bronze sculpture titled Spirit of Life by American sculptor Daniel Chester French, created in 1914, on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artwork was acquired by the museum in 2000 through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment. French, born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1850 and died in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in 1931, is widely considered one of America's foremost sculptors of the early 20th century. The Spirit of Life represents French's classical figurative style that characterized much of his public monument work.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The bronze sculpture 'The Vine' by American artist Harriet Whitney Frishmuth is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Created in 1923, this notable work exemplifies Frishmuth's mastery of the female form. The sculptor, born in Philadelphia in 1880 and died in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1980, was known for her graceful figurative works. The piece was gifted to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cunniffe and is part of the permanent collection.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A small-scale model of the Statue of Liberty by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi is displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Created around 1884, this painted terra cotta and tin model was delivered to the federal Capitol where it remained on view until 1887, preceding the installation of the monumental version in New York Harbor in 1886. The exhibit includes contextual information about the statue's symbolism and the contradictions between America's proclaimed welcome to immigrants and restrictive policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Also visible in the gallery-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A marble bust of Margaretta Willoughby Pierrepont created by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1874. The artwork is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where it was gifted by Mary Pierrepont Beckwith in 1968. Saint-Gaudens, born in Dublin, Ireland in 1848 and died in Cornish, New Hampshire in 1907, is widely considered one of America's greatest sculptors of the late 19th century. This portrait bust exemplifies the artist's classical training and meticulous attention to detail that characterized his celebrated career in American scu-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — 'Untitled (Caparena Figure)' (about 1961-72), created by Clarence and Grace Woolsey, stands on display in the Galleries for Folk and Self-Taught Art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The sculpture, crafted from bottlecaps, wood, and wire, represents one of many whimsical figures produced by the Woolseys for their yard environment in Iowa. The couple began creating bottlecap sculptures in 1961, eventually developing what they called 'the World's Largest Pioneer Caparena,' which attracted visitors until its dismantlement in 1972. Clarence Woolsey (1909-1987) and Grace Wo-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — 'Untitled (Caparena Figure)' (about 1961-72), created by Clarence and Grace Woolsey, stands on display in the Galleries for Folk and Self-Taught Art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The sculpture, crafted from bottlecaps, wood, and wire, represents one of many whimsical figures produced by the Woolseys for their yard environment in Iowa. The couple began creating bottlecap sculptures in 1961, eventually developing what they called 'the World's Largest Pioneer Caparena,' which attracted visitors until its dismantlement in 1972. Clarence Woolsey (1909-1987) and Grace Wo-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. The angular modern architecture of the East Building of the National Gallery of Art is highlighted against a clea-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. Visitors enjoy a sculpture garden with abstract art and greenery on the rooftop terrace of the National Gallery o-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A bright blue rooster sculpture by Katharina Fritsch stands prominently on the roof terrace of the East Building-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A set of minimalist standing sculptures are exhibited beside large windows in the National Gallery of Art, offeri-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. An abstract white stone sculpture is prominently displayed inside the East Building of the National Gallery of Ar-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A bronze sculpture depicting abstract figures on a carriage with wheels is displayed in front of glass windows in-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A bronze sculpture depicting abstract figures on a carriage with wheels is displayed in front of glass windows in-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. Abstract red and black mobile sculptures hang beneath the geometric glass ceiling of the East Building atrium at-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. Visitors explore the modern glass and concrete interior of the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Ar-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A variety of modern and abstract sculptures are displayed across the green landscape of the National Gallery of A-stock-foto
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Washington D.C., USA - May 24, 2025. A vibrant blue sculpture stands near the Smithsonian information kiosk in a lively downtown district.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art presents 'Back and Forth,' a special exhibition bringing together works by contemporary artist Rozeal, Renaissance master Titian, and Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. Opening April 26, 2025, and running through April 26, 2026, in Gallery 11 of the West Building, this exhibition explores artistic dialogue across centuries, examining how artists respond to and reinterpret earlier traditions. The juxtaposition of these three artists from vastly different time periods and cultural contexts invites visitors to consider the ongoing conversations an-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Back and Forth,' currently on view at the National Gallery of Art through April 26, 2026, presents works by contemporary artist Rozeal, Renaissance master Titian, and Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne in a non-linear exploration of artistic dialogue across time. Featured in the exhibition is Rozeal's 'afrodite d,' a reinterpretation of classical Venus imagery that challenges traditional beauty standards with elements like a prominent thigh tattoo and ambiguous racial presentation through layered skin tones. The exhibition, displayed in Gallery 11 of the West Building, invites vi-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'The Blue Bra Girls' is a 2012 sculpture by Egyptian-born artist Ghada Amer, created in cast and polished stainless steel. The artwork references a viral image from the 2011 Egyptian protests in Tahrir Square where a veiled woman's blue bra was exposed while being beaten by authorities. This piece, displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, was purchased through the Women's Initiative Fund in 2018 and stands as a tribute to women who risk standing up for their beliefs.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — A bronze sculpture by Sergey Eylanbekov at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial depicts young Eisenhower seated and contemplating his future as a military leader and president. The statue, part of the four-acre memorial site dedicated in 2020, shows Eisenhower as a Kansas youth before his transformation into Supreme Allied Commander and 34th President of the United States. This contemplative piece connects directly to the memorial's larger sculptural groups depicting Eisenhower's military and presidential achievements.-stock-foto
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