The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has announced a significant expansion of its collection with new acquisitions spanning different generations, artistic movements, and styles.
Among the highlights is L’Esprit veillant (The Watchful Spirit), a 1944 oil painting by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam. The work marks the first painting by Lam to enter the National Gallery’s collection.
The museum’s latest acquisitions also include works by artists such as Marie Bracquemond, Ben Shahn, and Christina Quarles, reflecting the institution’s continued efforts to broaden its representation of both historical and contemporary art.
