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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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
Italian Prints
Closed November 6, 1960
Manuscript Illuminations, XIIth-XVth Century from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed February 2, 1961
The image features four figures depicted upright from head to toe, each with a halo. The person on the far left has short, curly hair, wearing a decorated robe and holding a book, gesturing with the other hand. Next to him, the second figure also has short, curly hair and wears a striped robe, holding a staff. The third person has short hair under a blue and white cap, in a striped robe, holding a book while gesturing. The fourth figure has curly hair under a pointed cap, wearing a robe with blue and red detailing, holding a book with one hand raised. The background is a parchment-like surface with decorative red lining at the border.
Prints by Hogarth
Closed December 1, 1960
This is a drawing of a scene in a room filled with artwork and music. The detailed interior portrays a group of people engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a man is seated at a keyboard instrument, while a group of people surrounding him is interacting. The room's walls are adorned with framed paintings, adding to the opulence of the environment. The scene conveys a sense of 18th-century elegance and decadence, with rich clothing and elaborate wigs suggesting wealth and sophistication. Each figure in the scene is active, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the gathering.
Honoré Daumier
Closed June 26, 1960
The sculpture is a relief featuring multiple human figures walking and engaging with each other. The figures are of various sizes and include men, women, and children. They are depicted in dynamic postures, with some figures carrying smaller figures or objects. The sculpture is crafted in a dark brown material resembling bronze. The figures suggest motion and interaction, with limited facial detail. The relief is set against a textured background of the same material, creating depth. The piece is rectangular and bordered, framing the scene within it.
Prints by Toulouse-Lautrec
Closed August 15, 1960
The image shows a horse-drawn carriage viewed from slightly above and behind. The rear of the carriage is visible, with two figures inside: a man in a light-colored hat and a woman in a red hat. A dog follows the carriage, moving towards the bottom right. The carriage is driven by a horse on a pale pathway, with a high horizon showing a sky with pastel clouds and green fields. The brushstrokes are light and fluid in an impressionist style, with a color palette of soft yellows, greens, and blues.
Haniwa
Closed February 21, 1960
An Exhibition of Christmas Prints
Closed January 11, 1960
This is a drawing of an interior scene with a winged angel kneeling before a seated figure. The room features architectural elements like arched vaults and detailed masonry, a descending dove above surrounded by light, a glimpse of an exterior landscape, a small staircase, and a hanging chandelier. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work.

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