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James Van Der Zee’s Photographs: A Portrait of Harlem

Take a look into Harlem’s rich social life as it became an influential center of American culture during the Harlem Renaissance
Cloudy scene with one ship at bay and one shipwrecked on the shoreline. Two sailers can be seen attending to the ship's damaged hull.

Clouds, Ice, and Bounty: The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings

This exhibition brings together a rich cross-section of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish life and culture offering a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the finest productions of the period.

Aquatint: From Its Origins to Goya

In the second half of the eighteenth century, the blossoming new printmaking technique—aquatint—vastly expanded possibilities for creating and disseminating images. Most of the works in this exhibition have never been on public view. 

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The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

Ice skating returns to the National Gallery! See our hours, safety protocols, fees, lessons, group packages, dining options, and more.

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Sketchbook Club on January 20

This is one club where you don’t need a membership to join! National Gallery of Art teaching artists lead free, 30-minute sketches inspired by works of art from the National Gallery’s collection. Add new drawings to your sketchbook or just doodle along with us as we explore a different prompt each session.

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Look through a list of notable works, personally selected by our curators, to find new insights about the artists and discover interesting details behind their most significant creations.

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