National Gallery of Art

More than 4,000 European and American paintings in our collection, dating from the Renaissance period to the present day.

More than 3,000 European and American sculptures in our collection, dating from the Renaissance to the present day.

Nearly 70,000 prints by European and American artists, dating from the 11th century, are listed here. Find at least artist, title, and date information on each object.

More than 35,000 drawings in media such as pencil, watercolor, and pen and ink, among others, are in the Gallery's collection.

The Gallery owns more than 20,000 photographs, dating from the beginning of the medium in 1839 to the present.

As objects for daily use, works of decorative art allow a close insight into cultures of the past.

Time-based media art depends on technology and has a durational element that is experienced by viewers over time.