Washington - Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design

The Corcoran Gallery houses a collection of American art and sculpture from the 18th century to the present. As well, there are works from Flemish and Dutch masters, French impressionist and post-impressionists and contemporary artists. It is considered Washington's first art museum, and one the three oldest in the United States.

There are a number of permanent collections in the museum including:

The Clark Collection with its Dutch, Flemish and French paintings

The Walker Collection showcasing examples of French painting from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including works by Renoir, Monet, Courbet, and Pissarro.

The Evans-Tibbs Collection of African American Art

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