American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

In the early years of the United States, artists and explorers used watercolor for mapping and documenting the landscape. By the 19th century, American painters began capturing their country in larger, more finished works that were considered fine art.

See how artists with different backgrounds and styles painted iconic American places in watercolor over two centuries. Viewers will see scenes from the Washington Monument to the choppy ocean waters of New England, from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite National Park, from the Hudson River Valley to local gardens. 

American Landscapes features 30 works, most drawn from the National Gallery’s Corcoran Collection.

The exhibition runs from August 2, 2025 - February 1, 2026 at the National Gallery of Art, 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565.

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