Visiting the National Gallery of Art
Come with me on a tour of the National Gallery of Art in D.C. Here are some of my favorite paintings from the two hours that I spent at the museum.
Gauguin
Degas
Renoir
Carbo
Henner
Redon
Degas
Monet
Vuillard
Morisot
Matisse
Barlach
Lehmbruck
Picasso
Vuillard
Bonnard
Matisse
Bonnard
Matisse
Laurencin
Redon
Picasso
Modigliani
O'Keeffe
Bellows
Diebenkorn
Marshall
Snyder
Weiner
Twombly
Ligon
Rauschenberg
Have you been? What are your favorites? What did I miss? (I was unable to see Matisse's Cut-Outs as that gallery closes at 2 p.m.)
I'd recommend at least two days (or more) to see the entire museum. My Mom asked how long I would be and I told her, "I can spend all day with just Van Gogh." We only had a couple of hours and I did spend the most amount of my time with Vincent.
I'd recommend also doing some research before you go and finding out what is (and what isn't) on view. I was told by one person that the only Matisse available were the Cut-Outs. That didn't sound right so I asked a guard and he told me where all of the Matisse paintings were that were currently on view (he knew his stuff!)
There is more than one gift shop so plan accordingly. They close at 5 on the dot and when they are closed, that's it!
The Modern Art Notes Podcast often talks about the National Gallery so you may want to check it out.
Also, research parking and parking hours before you go. They roll up the carpet early there and you don't want your car stuck in a garage overnight.
Mom and I ate at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana which we both loved. The food was excellent and decor was gorgeous. Eye candy everywhere and delicious food.
I can't wait to go back!
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