https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/national-portrait-gallery/RSS feed for National Portrait GalleryenTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:05:03 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-spanish-officer-besieged-the-british-during-the-american-revolution-giving-george-washington-time-to-plan-a-pivotal-attack-180989079/Bernardo de Gálvez indirectly contributed to the Continental Army’s victory at the 1781 Siege of Yorktown. A rare painting of him is now on view at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait GalleryTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:05:03 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-spanish-officer-besieged-the-british-during-the-american-revolution-giving-george-washington-time-to-plan-a-pivotal-attack-180989079/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/to-recreate-one-of-the-american-revolutions-most-famous-paintings-this-artist-painstakingly-crafted-miniature-wax-figures-of-the-nations-founders-180989026/Bartlett M. Frost’s diorama is modeled after John Trumbull's depiction of the presentation of the Declaration of Independence. Newly conserved, the work is now on view at the National Portrait GalleryThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/to-recreate-one-of-the-american-revolutions-most-famous-paintings-this-artist-painstakingly-crafted-miniature-wax-figures-of-the-nations-founders-180989026/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/queer-artists-peter-hujar-and-paul-thek-drew-from-their-intimate-relationship-to-create-unique-20th-century-works-180989024/Their fascinating, intense pieces are being highlighted in new exhibitions this year—and their story is chronicled in a recent bookMon, 29 Jun 2026 16:52:45 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/queer-artists-peter-hujar-and-paul-thek-drew-from-their-intimate-relationship-to-create-unique-20th-century-works-180989024/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-building-hosted-lincolns-inaugural-ball-and-displayed-the-declaration-of-independence-today-its-home-to-two-world-class-art-museums-180988990/The Old Patent Office Building now houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. A new exhibition spotlights the structure's rich history of encouraging innovationThu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:05 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-building-hosted-lincolns-inaugural-ball-and-displayed-the-declaration-of-independence-today-its-home-to-two-world-class-art-museums-180988990/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-king-and-i-spotlights-an-english-governess-who-modernized-siamese-society-the-real-anna-leonowens-exaggerated-her-influence-and-lied-about-her-origins-180988394/The beloved musical is loosely based on a Eurasian schoolteacher's accounts of her time at King Mongkut's court. These memoirs masked her mixed-race status and unfairly portrayed the monarch as a tyrantFri, 27 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-king-and-i-spotlights-an-english-governess-who-modernized-siamese-society-the-real-anna-leonowens-exaggerated-her-influence-and-lied-about-her-origins-180988394/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-extraordinary-photographs-of-golden-age-hollywood-from-greta-garbo-to-clark-gable-are-worth-a-second-look-180988244/Photographer George Hurrell gets another exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, spotlighting a dazzling array of legends captured in black-and-whiteTue, 24 Feb 2026 17:37:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/these-extraordinary-photographs-of-golden-age-hollywood-from-greta-garbo-to-clark-gable-are-worth-a-second-look-180988244/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/from-giant-art-to-amazing-specimens-see-these-20-new-and-revitalized-smithsonian-shows-in-2026-180988126/The Institution’s museums are commemorating America’s 250th birthday, showcasing the art of noise and displaying the best of portraitureTue, 03 Feb 2026 19:42:33 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/from-giant-art-to-amazing-specimens-see-these-20-new-and-revitalized-smithsonian-shows-in-2026-180988126/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-of-the-most-exciting-ways-to-commemorate-americas-250th-this-year-180988106/Our country’s birthday bash includes exhibitions, historical reenactments, a massive potluck and moreFri, 30 Jan 2026 15:59:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/ten-of-the-most-exciting-ways-to-commemorate-americas-250th-this-year-180988106/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-stunning-artworks-by-the-winners-and-featured-artists-of-this-boundary-pushing-national-portrait-competition-180988062/The seventh edition of the triennial Outwin Boochever contest showcases contemporary artists’ novel approaches to their subjectsFri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:17 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-the-stunning-artworks-by-the-winners-and-featured-artists-of-this-boundary-pushing-national-portrait-competition-180988062/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-bruce-springsteen-created-the-greatest-rock-album-ever-180987105/Fifty years ago, the Boss was at a pivotal moment in his career. A new book details what it took to launch 'Born to Run'Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:45:04 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-bruce-springsteen-created-the-greatest-rock-album-ever-180987105/