The Finding of Moses
c. 1931
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239 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 239 works by Marc Chagall (1887–1985) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Chagall was born in Belarus into a Jewish family and became one of the great modernist painters of the 20th century. His dreamlike paintings draw on Russian folk art, Jewish tradition, and European modernism in a style that is entirely his own. He spent much of his life in Paris and later in the south of France.
Works by Marc Chagall are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 239 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Moses on the Mount
c. 1931
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The Seven Deadly Sins
c. 1925
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The Seven Deadly Sins
c. 1925
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Pride I
c. 1925
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Pride I
c. 1925
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Pride II
c. 1925
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Pride II
c. 1925
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About the artist
Marc Chagall
Russian/French · Expressionism / Surrealism · 1887–1985
Chagall was born in Belarus into a Jewish family and became one of the great modernist painters of the 20th century. His dreamlike paintings draw on Russian folk art, Jewish tradition, and European modernism in a style that is entirely his own. He spent much of his life in Paris and later in the south of France.
Key works
I and the VillageThe BirthdayWhite Crucifixion
Frequently asked questions
How many Marc Chagall paintings are on display in Washington DC?
Our current data shows 239 Marc Chagall paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Marc Chagall paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 239 known Marc Chagall works in Washington DC.
Where else can I see Marc Chagall's paintings?
Marc Chagall's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Marc Chagall →
Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.