Where to view Vincent van Gogh paintings in Washington D.C.
Green Wheat Fields, 1890
Washington, D.C., serves as a vibrant center for art, offering a rich and diverse cultural experience. The city boasts an array of renowned art institutions, such as the National Gallery of Art, where visitors can immerse themselves in masterpieces from various artistic periods and genres, including a notable collection of works by Vincent van Gogh.
Vincent van Gogh developed his distinctive style, influenced by Japanese prints and impressionists, to create emotionally resonant works with intense brushwork and vibrant colors. Despite facing mental struggles, he painted diligently until his death in July 1890.
In this article, I have set out the locations in Washington D.C. where you can view Vincent van Gogh paintings.
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I have written other articles about where to view Frida Kahlo artworks and Gustav Klimt artworks, that you may also find interesting.
Summary of Vincent Van Gogh’s Life
Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853 in the south of the Netherlands, his father was a minister.
He initially worked at a commercial art firm but later had a career as a teacher, preacher, and missionary, which he left to pursue art.
In 1886, he moved to Paris, France, and came under the influence of artists such as Camille Pissarro, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Gauguin, which impacted his artistic style.
Van Gogh’s early paintings depicted nature and peasants in earth-toned scenes, but he increasingly embraced Japanese prints and impressionists’ techniques, leading to brighter and more emotionally charged works.
Seeking inspiration, he moved to Arles in France in 1888, where he painted feverishly with intense brushwork and saturated colors, while remaining connected to nature.
His attempt to attract like-minded painters to Arles failed, and he suffered a breakdown before being committed to a sanitarium in St.-Rémy in 1889.
Van Gogh believed that painting was essential for maintaining his sanity and worked diligently to perfect his craft.
He returned north to be closer to his brother Theo and died in July 1890 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
1. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
The National Gallery of Art has an extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh’s artworks, which are available for public viewing.
Farmhouse in Provence, 1889
Some of van Gogh’s artworks are currently on view in the West Building, Main Floor, specifically in Gallery 83, including:
Farmhouse in Provence, 1888
La Mousmé, 1888
Self Portrait, 1889
Girl in White, 1890
Green Wheat Fields, Auvers, 1890
Roses, 1890
The National Gallery of Art, located in Washington, D.C., is a prestigious institution that serves as a center for visual art, education, and culture. It was founded as a gift to the nation and houses an extensive collection of over 150,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, photographs, prints, and drawings. The collection spans the history of Western art and showcases remarkable triumphs of human creativity.
One notable feature of the National Gallery of Art is that admission is always free for visitors.
The institution is housed in several buildings on its campus. The West Building is located at 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, and visitors can enter or exit from Constitution Avenue or 4th Street. The East Building is situated at 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, with entry and exit accessible from 4th Street. Additionally, there is a Sculpture Garden at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, where visitors can enter and exit from various points.
2. Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
The Phillips Collection is America’s first museum of modern art. It was founded in 1921 by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips and has been dedicated to collecting modern and contemporary art for over a century.
The galleries are frequently rearranged to create new dialogues between artworks, offering fresh and engaging experiences for visitors.
The gallery has two Van Gogh paintings on display:
Entrance to the Public Park in Arles, 1888
The Road Meanders, 1889
Entrance to the Public Park in Arles, 1888
3. Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
The Kreeger Museum is an art museum situated within the former residence of David and Carmen Kreeger. The museum is nestled in five and a half acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and serene woods, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy art and nature together.
The Kreeger Museum’s collection primarily focuses on 19th and 20th-century paintings, showcasing significant works by renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Frank Stella, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler, among others.
The Kreeger Museum has two Van Gogh Paintings:
Vase with Zinnias, 1886
Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers, 1886
Vase with Zinnias, 1886
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