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Nov 3, 2023 · These Americans—artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers—form our national identity. They help us understand who we are and remind us of what we can aspire to be. Get to know us at the National Portrait Gallery.
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The Gallery is home to the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search over 220,000 works, from the 8th century to the present day. Search. Explore: Self-portraits. Mathematicians. Buildings. Dancers. Advanced Search.
Explore thousands of portraits of Americans from various fields and eras, with free access to images and videos. Learn about the history and diversity of the collection, and how to search and visit the museum.
Explore the people who have shaped the country through visual arts, performing arts, and new media at the National Portrait Gallery. See the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House, the Kogod Courtyard, and more.
Plan your visit to the National Portrait Gallery, London: check opening hours, plan your journey and find out more about access and facilities.
Apr 26, 2024 · Explore the diverse and dynamic portraits of Americans who have shaped history and culture at the National Portrait Gallery. See the latest exhibitions on James Baldwin, Oprah Winfrey, Frederick Douglass, and more.
Learn about the history, collections, and exhibits of the National Portrait Gallery, a historic art museum in Washington, D.C., that focuses on images of famous Americans. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is housed in the Old Patent Office Building.
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