Corcoran Gallery of Art, Art gallery in Washington, D.C.
Description
The Corcoran Gallery of Art is an art museum in Washington, D.C. that holds significant collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning from the 1800s onward. The building displays works that trace the evolution of American artistic expression across multiple genres and periods.
History
Founded in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran, the gallery was among the first major art institutions in the United States. The building was redesigned by architect Ernest Flagg in the Beaux-Arts style and became a leading force in shaping how Americans viewed and collected art.
Culture
The collection reflects pivotal moments in American art history and shows how artistic movements have shaped cultural identity. Visitors encounter works that demonstrate the evolving relationship between artists and the nation's political center.
Practical
The gallery is located in a historic building downtown and is accessible by public transportation. Visitors can move through the exhibition spaces at their own pace, with signage and staff available to help navigate between different galleries.
Did you know?
The building was redesigned in the early 1900s by architect Ernest Flagg using French Renaissance details, turning it into an architectural statement of that era. This transformation extended beyond the exterior, with interior spaces also reflecting the grandeur of the Beaux-Arts period.
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