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Corcoran Gallery of Art
Corcoran Gallery of Art

An Extensive Collection

500 17th Street North West
Washington, DC
20006

Neighborhood: Downtown

Nearest Train: Farragut West & Farragut North

Phone: +1 202 639 1700
Fax: +1 202 639 1785
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This is Washington's largest private museum of art, with a permanent collection that numbers more than 14,000 works. It includes paintings by the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart and works from the Hudson River school. Established in 1869 by William Wilson Corcoran, the museum also showcases fine European works, especially French Impressionism. Performances are often held in the auditorium and the Gospel Sunday Brunches at the atrium cafe transform the ambiance of the entire museum. Suggested contribution: $3 adults, $1 senior citizens and students and $5 families.

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Maya Lin Systematic Landscapes
Mar 14th, 2009 to Jul 12th, 2009
Maya Lin's exhibition, Systematic Landscapes, showcases her contemporary style of sculptural landscapes, which is imaginative and unique. Known for excelling in her work field, Maya's creations inspire and are often talked about by her admirers. Please check the website for more details.



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