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8 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 8 works by René Magritte (1898–1967) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Magritte's Surrealist paintings are conceptually sharp but technically precise — the smooth, illustrational surface of his work is part of the unsettling effect. In person, the scale of his canvases often surprises, as does the quality of the paint application beneath the seamless imagery.
Works by René Magritte 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 · 8 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.
The Blank Signature
c. 1965
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The Rape
c. 1966
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The Murderous Sky (Le ciel meurtrier)
c. 1927
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Study for "The Blank Signature"
c. 1965
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Paysage de Baucis (Landscape of Baucis)
c. 1966
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Bijoux Indiscrets
c. 1963
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The Human Condition
c. 1933
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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.