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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A gallery view of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which houses one of the world's largest and most inclusive collections of American art. The museum, located in the historic Patent Office Building in downtown Washington, D.C., showcases artwork spanning more than four centuries of American creative achievement. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, folk art, and contemporary pieces, representing diverse American experiences and artistic movements. The museum shares its historic building with the National Portrait Gallery and offers free admission t-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art displays 'The She-Wolf Suckling Romulus and Remus,' a Central Italian bronze sculpture dating from the late 15th to early 16th century. This Renaissance artwork depicts the famous Roman foundation myth of the twins Romulus and Remus being nursed by a she-wolf after their abandonment. The bronze, possibly of Roman origin, demonstrates Renaissance artists' fascination with classical mythology and is part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection, acquired by the museum in 1957.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Gloria Victis' (Glory to the Vanquished), a bronze sculpture by French artist Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916), is displayed at the National Gallery of Art. Originally modeled around 1874 in response to France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, this cast was produced after 1879 and acquired through the Andrew W. Mellon Fund in 1985. The allegorical work depicts a winged Victory figure carrying the body of a fallen French soldier, symbolizing the honor of those who died defending their country despite the military defeat.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Raphael's 'The Alba Madonna,' painted circa 1510, is a masterpiece of the High Renaissance displayed at the National Gallery of Art as part of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection. This circular composition (tondo) was created shortly after Raphael moved to Rome, showing the influence of ancient art in its more robust, monumental figures. The painting depicts the Madonna with the Christ Child and infant John the Baptist, with Christ accepting a slender cross that symbolizes his future sacrifice, demonstrating Raphael's evolution toward greater psychological depth and classical monum-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Gloria Victis' (Glory to the Vanquished), a bronze sculpture by French artist Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916), is displayed at the National Gallery of Art. Originally modeled around 1874 in response to France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, this cast was produced after 1879 and acquired through the Andrew W. Mellon Fund in 1985. The allegorical work depicts a winged Victory figure carrying the body of a fallen French soldier, symbolizing the honor of those who died defending their country despite the military defeat.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Gloria Victis' (Glory to the Vanquished), a bronze sculpture by French artist Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916), is displayed at the National Gallery of Art. Originally modeled around 1874 in response to France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, this cast was produced after 1879 and acquired through the Andrew W. Mellon Fund in 1985. The allegorical work depicts a winged Victory figure carrying the body of a fallen French soldier, symbolizing the honor of those who died defending their country despite the military defeat.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses a significant series of seven frescoes by Bernardino Luini (c. 1480-1532) depicting the mythological narrative of Cephalus. Created circa 1520-1522, these Milanese Renaissance works include 'Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana' and form a complete mythological cycle exploring the Cephalus story. The frescoes, part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection, are displayed alongside an ancient Roman floor mosaic titled 'Symbols of Bacchus as God of Wine and the Theater,' a third-century A.D. marble and glass work gifted to the American people by Tuni-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Raphael's 'The Niccolini-Cowper Madonna,' painted in 1508 on oil panel, is displayed at the National Gallery of Art as part of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection. This High Renaissance masterpiece showcases Raphael's evolving style, featuring more natural, sturdier figures and an intimate connection between mother and child compared to his earlier works. The painting represents a pivotal moment in Raphael's career, completed shortly before he moved to Rome where his style would further develop under the influence of ancient art and architecture.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses a significant series of seven frescoes by Bernardino Luini (c. 1480-1532) depicting the mythological narrative of Cephalus. Created circa 1520-1522, these Milanese Renaissance works include 'Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana' and form a complete mythological cycle exploring the Cephalus story. The frescoes, part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection, are displayed alongside an ancient Roman floor mosaic titled 'Symbols of Bacchus as God of Wine and the Theater,' a third-century A.D. marble and glass work gifted to the American people by Tuni-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses a significant series of seven frescoes by Bernardino Luini (c. 1480-1532) depicting the mythological narrative of Cephalus. Created circa 1520-1522, these Milanese Renaissance works include 'Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana' and form a complete mythological cycle exploring the Cephalus story. The frescoes, part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection, are displayed alongside an ancient Roman floor mosaic titled 'Symbols of Bacchus as God of Wine and the Theater,' a third-century A.D. marble and glass work gifted to the American people by Tuni-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses a significant series of seven frescoes by Bernardino Luini (c. 1480-1532) depicting the mythological narrative of Cephalus. Created circa 1520-1522, these Milanese Renaissance works include 'Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana' and form a complete mythological cycle exploring the Cephalus story. The frescoes, part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection, are displayed alongside an ancient Roman floor mosaic titled 'Symbols of Bacchus as God of Wine and the Theater,' a third-century A.D. marble and glass work gifted to the American people by Tuni-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The Mannerism gallery at the National Gallery of Art showcases a distinctive artistic style that flourished in Italy from approximately 1520 to 1580, primarily in Florence and Rome. These paintings exemplify Mannerism's departure from naturalistic representation toward more artificial, intellectually complex compositions featuring elongated figures, compressed spaces, and harsh colors. The collection includes portraits of elegant aristocrats and scholars created during a period of political and religious instability, possibly reflecting artists' reactions against the refined ba-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Titian's portrait of 'Doge Andrea Gritti,' painted around 1546-1550, is displayed at the National Gallery of Art as part of the Samuel H. Kress Collection. This oil on canvas work by the renowned Venetian Renaissance master depicts one of Venice's most significant leaders, who served as Doge from 1523 until his death in 1538. As a posthumous portrayal created approximately a decade after Gritti's death, the painting exemplifies Titian's masterful approach to political portraiture, likely showing the Doge in his ceremonial robes and cap, symbols of Venetian political authority.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The painting galleries of the National Gallery of Art, primarily housed in the neoclassical West Building designed by John Russell Pope, display one of America's finest collections of European and American paintings spanning from the 13th to the early 20th centuries. These elegantly proportioned gallery spaces feature carefully controlled lighting, classical architectural details, and neutral wall colors that enhance the viewing experience. Organized largely by national schools and chronological periods, the galleries create a comprehensive journey through Western painting hist-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The painting galleries of the National Gallery of Art, primarily housed in the neoclassical West Building designed by John Russell Pope, display one of America's finest collections of European and American paintings spanning from the 13th to the early 20th centuries. These elegantly proportioned gallery spaces feature carefully controlled lighting, classical architectural details, and neutral wall colors that enhance the viewing experience. Organized largely by national schools and chronological periods, the galleries create a comprehensive journey through Western painting hist-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Back and Forth,' currently on view at the National Gallery of Art through April 26, 2026, explores the non-linear nature of art history through works by Rozeal, Titian, and Cézanne. The exhibition in Gallery 11 examines different artistic approaches as exemplified by two Titian masterpieces: 'Ranuccio Farnese,' a psychological portrait of a young Italian nobleman showing conflicted emotions, and 'Venus with a Mirror,' an allegorical painting of the goddess Venus focused on surface beauty and sensuous details. This juxtaposition invites viewers to consider how artists across ce-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses its exceptional collection of Flemish paintings in a distinctive wood-paneled gallery within the West Building. This specially designed space creates an atmospheric, period-appropriate setting for viewing Northern Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, and Brueghel. The warm oak paneling, carefully designed lighting, and intimate scale of the gallery evoke the domestic interiors and collectors' cabinets where such paintings were originally displayed in 17th-century Flanders, enhancing visitors' understanding of-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses its exceptional collection of Flemish paintings in a distinctive wood-paneled gallery within the West Building. This specially designed space creates an atmospheric, period-appropriate setting for viewing Northern Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, and Brueghel. The warm oak paneling, carefully designed lighting, and intimate scale of the gallery evoke the domestic interiors and collectors' cabinets where such paintings were originally displayed in 17th-century Flanders, enhancing visitors' understanding of-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art provides a tranquil indoor garden space within the neoclassical West Building designed by architect John Russell Pope. This elegant marble courtyard features a central fountain surrounded by tropical plants, reflecting the Italian Renaissance garden tradition. With abundant natural light streaming through the skylights above, comfortable marble benches, and carefully curated landscaping, the Garden Court offers museum visitors a peaceful setting for contemplation and rest between viewing the gallery's extensive art collection-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses its exceptional collection of Flemish paintings in a distinctive wood-paneled gallery within the West Building. This specially designed space creates an atmospheric, period-appropriate setting for viewing Northern Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, and Brueghel. The warm oak paneling, carefully designed lighting, and intimate scale of the gallery evoke the domestic interiors and collectors' cabinets where such paintings were originally displayed in 17th-century Flanders, enhancing visitors' understanding of-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 — The West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art provides a tranquil indoor garden space within the neoclassical West Building designed by architect John Russell Pope. This elegant marble courtyard features a central fountain surrounded by tropical plants, reflecting the Italian Renaissance garden tradition. With abundant natural light streaming through the skylights above, comfortable marble benches, and carefully curated landscaping, the Garden Court offers museum visitors a peaceful setting for contemplation and rest between viewing the gallery's extensive art collection-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Garden Court of the National Gallery of Art provides a tranquil indoor garden space within the neoclassical West Building designed by architect John Russell Pope. This elegant marble courtyard features a central fountain surrounded by tropical plants, reflecting the Italian Renaissance garden tradition. With abundant natural light streaming through the skylights above, comfortable marble benches, and carefully curated landscaping, the Garden Court offers museum visitors a peaceful setting for contemplation and rest between viewing the gallery's extensive art collection-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 West Building of the National Gallery of Art features an impressive neoclassical design with a grand rotunda at its center, surrounded by stately pink Tennessee marble columns. Designed by architect John Russell Pope and opened in 1941, the rotunda serves as the ceremonial heart of the museum and creates a dramatic entrance experience for visitors. The space draws inspiration from classical Roman architecture, particularly the Pantheon, with its domed ceiling, symmetrical layout, and carefully proportioned elements that exemplify the American Classical Revival style popular-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Hall of the National Gallery of Art connects various galleries within the neoclassical West Building designed by architect John Russell Pope. Featuring polished marble floors, classical architectural details, and carefully proportioned spaces, this grand corridor serves as both a transitional area between exhibition rooms and a display space for selected sculptures. The hall exemplifies the dignified neoclassical design language that characterizes the original National Gallery building, which opened to the public in 1941 as one of Washington's premier cultural institut-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Sir Edwin Landseer's 'Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler,' painted in 1820 when the artist was only 18 years old, is displayed in Gallery 61 on the Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art's West Building. This dramatic work depicts two Saint Bernard dogs discovering an unconscious traveler partially buried in snow at the Great Saint Bernard Pass in the Alps. The dogs work to uncover the man while alerting Augustinian monks, visible in the background rushing to provide aid. This powerful painting illustrates the famous rescue work of the ancestors of modern Sain-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Building Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art features a series of interconnected galleries near Gallery 61, organized largely by period and national schools of painting. These nearby spaces showcase important European paintings from the Renaissance through the 19th century, including British, French, Spanish, and Italian masterworks. The galleries are arranged in a logical sequence, with visitors able to move chronologically through different artistic periods or focus on specific national traditions, all displayed in the neoclassical architecture of the West Buil-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — Sir Edwin Landseer's 'Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler,' painted in 1820 when the artist was only 18 years old, is displayed in Gallery 61 on the Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art's West Building. This dramatic work depicts two Saint Bernard dogs discovering an unconscious traveler partially buried in snow at the Great Saint Bernard Pass in the Alps. The dogs work to uncover the man while alerting Augustinian monks, visible in the background rushing to provide aid. This powerful painting illustrates the famous rescue work of the ancestors of modern Sain-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Building Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art features a series of interconnected galleries near Gallery 61, organized largely by period and national schools of painting. These nearby spaces showcase important European paintings from the Renaissance through the 19th century, including British, French, Spanish, and Italian masterworks. The galleries are arranged in a logical sequence, with visitors able to move chronologically through different artistic periods or focus on specific national traditions, all displayed in the neoclassical architecture of the West Buil-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses its exceptional collection of Flemish paintings in a distinctive wood-paneled gallery within the West Building. This specially designed space creates an atmospheric, period-appropriate setting for viewing Northern Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by artists like Rubens, Van Dyck, and Brueghel. The warm oak paneling, carefully designed lighting, and intimate scale of the gallery evoke the domestic interiors and collectors' cabinets where such paintings were originally displayed in 17th-century Flanders, enhancing visitors' understanding of-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries,' painted in 1812 by Jacques-Louis David, hangs in Gallery 56 on the Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art's West Building. This life-sized portrait depicts Napoleon Bonaparte in his imperial uniform, standing before his desk at 4:13 in the morning with nearly extinguished candles, suggesting he has worked through the night on the Napoleonic Code visible on the desk. The portrait showcases David's mastery of Neoclassical portraiture while presenting a carefully crafted image of Napoleon as a tireless leader working for the-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The West Building Main Floor of the National Gallery of Art features a series of interconnected galleries near Gallery 61, organized largely by period and national schools of painting. These nearby spaces showcase important European paintings from the Renaissance through the 19th century, including British, French, Spanish, and Italian masterworks. The galleries are arranged in a logical sequence, with visitors able to move chronologically through different artistic periods or focus on specific national traditions, all displayed in the neoclassical architecture of the West Buil-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — The National Gallery of Art houses a plaster version of Augustus Saint-Gaudens's memorial to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African American regiments formed in the North during the Civil War. The original memorial commemorates the regiment's heroic assault on Fort Wagner in 1863, where nearly a third of the soldiers died, including their commanding officer Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. Commissioned by Shaw's family two decades after the battle, Saint-Gaudens spent over ten years creating this revolutionary work, which depicts Shaw on horseback alongside empathe-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations' is a major exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian exploring the diplomatic relationship between Native American nations and the U.S. government. The exhibition examines the history and legacy of treaty-making from the colonial era to the present day through historical artifacts, documents, and multimedia presentations. This comprehensive exhibition reveals how treaties have shaped the legal and political foundations that define the relationship between the United States and Nati-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations' is a major exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian exploring the diplomatic relationship between Native American nations and the U.S. government. The exhibition examines the history and legacy of treaty-making from the colonial era to the present day through historical artifacts, documents, and multimedia presentations. This comprehensive exhibition reveals how treaties have shaped the legal and political foundations that define the relationship between the United States and Nati-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations' is a major exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian exploring the diplomatic relationship between Native American nations and the U.S. government. The exhibition examines the history and legacy of treaty-making from the colonial era to the present day through historical artifacts, documents, and multimedia presentations. This comprehensive exhibition reveals how treaties have shaped the legal and political foundations that define the relationship between the United States and Nati-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Allies in War, Partners in Peace' is a 2004 bronze sculpture by Edward E. Hlavka on display at the National Museum of the American Indian. The statue depicts General George Washington alongside Oneida diplomat Oskanondonha (Skenandoah) and Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who provided aid to Washington's troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78. The artwork commemorates the historic alliance between the Oneida Indian Nation and the United States during the American Revolution.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Allies in War, Partners in Peace' is a 2004 bronze sculpture by Edward E. Hlavka on display at the National Museum of the American Indian. The statue depicts General George Washington alongside Oneida diplomat Oskanondonha (Skenandoah) and Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who provided aid to Washington's troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78. The artwork commemorates the historic alliance between the Oneida Indian Nation and the United States during the American Revolution.-stock-foto
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WASHINGTON DC — 'Allies in War, Partners in Peace' is a 2004 bronze sculpture by Edward E. Hlavka on display at the National Museum of the American Indian. The statue depicts General George Washington alongside Oneida diplomat Oskanondonha (Skenandoah) and Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who provided aid to Washington's troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78. The artwork commemorates the historic alliance between the Oneida Indian Nation and the United States during the American Revolution.-stock-foto
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