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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American Paintings from the Collection of the National Gallery
Closed April 2, 1950
Indigenous Art of the Americas
Closed July 1, 1962
Rowlandson Prints
Closed February 27, 1950
The image contains various shapes and lines, including elongated ovals and vertical stripes. A group of people are seated around a long table. The scene includes pointed noses and exaggerated features, resembling caricatures of dining gentlemen. In the background, there is a wall with a framed image labeled "VERSAILLES" and a clock showing the time.
Art Treasures from the Vienna Collections
Closed January 22, 1950
R. Horace Gallatin Collection
Closed October 17, 1949
The image shows a rural landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, featuring trees and buildings, including a thatched-roof structure to the right. There are trees and rooftops in the background. The artist's detailed brushstrokes create texture and depth, with a monochromatic color palette of black and grey. Loose sketchy lines depict fields with sparse vegetation in the foreground, transitioning to a denser area with trees and structures in the distance.
Nineteenth-Century French Prints
Closed November 27, 1949
The image depicts an elevated view over the ocean, showing waves crashing onto the shore. The horizon is situated near the top, creating depth. Bold brushstrokes depict the movement and texture of the waves. The color palette includes blues, greys, whites, and sandy tones. Foam covers the beach in the foreground, while waves rise in the distance.
South African Art
Closed September 5, 1949
R. Horace Gallatin Collection
Closed July 25, 1949
The image shows a water level perspective with a stone bridge on the left and a grand building on the right. The horizon is low with the bridge dominating the foreground. The building has multiple pointed towers and detailed architectural elements. The brushstrokes resemble detailed line etchings and depict architectural details and water textures. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia. In the foreground, small boats with figures can be seen. Various architectural features of the building are visible in the distance. The composition combines water activity with stone structures.
Prints by Adriaen van Ostade
Closed August 21, 1949
The image shows a village scene with several people gathered along a dirt path. In the distance, a church tower emerges among trees. To the right, a large tree spreads its branches over a group of people engaged in interactions by a thatched-roof building. The building's roof is adorned with a flowing flag. The etching technique highlights intricate lines for texture on foliage, clothing, and structures. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing contrast between light and shadow.
Seymour Haden Prints
Closed June 12, 1949
Early Italian Engravings
Closed June 19, 1949
The image shows a group of soldiers with elaborate armor and ceremonial objects. The soldiers are carrying ornate armaments and ceremonial artifacts. The armor, helmets, and spears have detailed engravings and classical antiquity influences. The drawing conveys movement and historical grandeur through precise linework.
Legros Prints
Closed May 15, 1949

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