Past Exhibitions

Learn about past exhibitions going back as far as 1941 when the National Gallery of Art first opened to the public.

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French Eighteenth-Century Color Prints
Closed November 6, 1961
Tiepolo Drawings
Closed October 15, 1961
Etchings and Drawings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Closed November 2, 1961
The image shows a drawing of a person seated with their legs crossed, leaning slightly to the right. One arm is resting on their knee while the other hangs to the side. The person's facial features are undefined, and their hair is drawn with flowing lines. They are depicted as nude, sitting on a surface resembling cloth. The background is a plain blue-gray color.
Lithographs an Etchings by Goya
Closed September 13, 1961
Chinese Art Treasures
Closed August 13, 1961
The Marie and Averell Harriman Collection
Closed May 14, 1961
Early American Lighting Devices
Closed July 12, 1961
Rembrandt Etchings
Closed March 21, 1961
The image shows a gathering of people in an interior setting. Several individuals are standing, clustered around a central figure kneeling and presenting a swaddled child. The central person has a beard and long robe, kneeling on the ground, focused on the child. Other individuals in the scene have distinct facial features, with headpieces and various facial hair styles among the men. The clothing is elaborate, with flowing robes and detailed textures. Many figures appear to be observing or gesturing towards the child. An animal, potentially a dog, sits in the lower-left corner. Overhead, a bird-like figure surrounded by a radiant light is depicted near the top center. The background suggests an interior space with heavy shadows, creating a sense of depth, while the architecture is defined by archways or curved surfaces.
The Civil War
Closed February 12, 1961
Christmas Prints
Closed March 5, 1961
The image shows a woman and a baby from the waist up. The woman is seated and gently holding the baby against her chest. Her facial expression is serene with closed eyes. She is wearing robes and her hair is covered. The baby appears relaxed in her arms, with curly hair and a round face. The background is a simple textured area.
The Splendid Century
Closed December 15, 1960
Italian Drawings
Closed November 6, 1960

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