Masterpieces of Art - Still Life Across Eras and Styles

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., houses an impressive collection of still-life paintings that showcase the breadth and diversity of the genre’s evolution. From the meticulous realism of Dutch Golden Age works to the more abstract compositions of modern artists, the Gallery offers a comprehensive survey of how artists have interpreted and reimagined still life through the ages. Here, visitors can see the work of iconic figures such as Juan van der Hamen y León, Gerret Willemsz. Heda, John Frederick Peto, Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh, William Michael Harnett, Henri Matisse, Giorgio Morandi, Georges Braque.
Still life remains one of art history's most versatile and enduring genres. Whether capturing fleeting moments of daily life or exploring profound themes of mortality and the human condition, the genre continues to speak to artists and audiences alike.