White House, Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., US
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Museum Address
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA
Washington, D.C., US
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1 artists in database
The White House in Washington, D.C., contains a curated collection of American fine and decorative arts acquired since the building was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800. The collection includes roughly 500 paintings, with portraits of presidents and first ladies forming the core.
Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington, rescued by Dolley Madison when the British burned the house in 1814, is the most historically significant work. The collection is managed by the White House Historical Association, founded by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961. Furnishings span the Federal, Empire, and Victorian periods, reflecting over two centuries of changing presidential taste.
White House, Washington, DC in Washington, D.C., US houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by Asher Brown Durand. Notable works include The Indian's Vespers.
Famous Works at White House, Washington, DC
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White House, Washington, DC is located in Washington, D.C., US. The museum is in Washington, D.C., US, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
The White House in Washington, D.C., contains a curated collection of American fine and decorative arts acquired since the building was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800. The collection includes roughly 500 paintings, with portraits of presidents and first ladies forming the core.Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington, rescued by Dolley Madison when the British burned the house in 1814, is the most historically significant work.
The collection is managed by the White House Historical Association, founded by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961. The museum is in Washington, D.C., US, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
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