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Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 2 works by Rembrandt (1606–1669) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Rembrandt's handling of light and shadow is the great achievement of Northern European painting, and it is above all a physical achievement — thick impasto highlights built up from layers of glaze, darkness that seems to breathe. Standing in front of a major Rembrandt self-portrait is one of the defining experiences of looking at Western art.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · 2 works on display
The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.
Planning your visit to Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.