Vincent Van Gogh Tour at the National Gallery of Art - CANCELLED

VAN GOGH TOUR AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 12   Due to the temporary closure of the Smithsonian we’re rescheduling this event for Sunday , April 12. If you are interested in joining us on this new, tentative date then you’re all set; no further action is required on your part. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. If you’re not able to join us on April 12 then we’re happy to provide a full refund. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you!   __________________________ VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853-1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colors and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. He was not commercially successful, and his death at age 37 came after years of mental illness and poverty.   Our program at the NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART will cover Vincent van Gogh’s fascinating life and enduring legacy - including what makes his artwork so unique and why he became so popular after his death. The NGA permanent collection holds ten van Gogh paintings (although some may not be on display at any given time) and thus it’s a great opportunity to see his work up-close and in-person.   We will also cover the art that influenced van Gogh, and the artists he in turn influenced.   THE VINCENT VAN GOGH COLLECTION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART: https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1349.htmlworks [https://www.nga.gov/collection/artist-info.1349.html#works]   VINCENT VAN GOGH ON WIKIPEDIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh]     Your host for this program is ROBERT KELLEMAN: the Founder / Director of the non-profit community organization WASHINGTON, DC HISTORY & CULTURE, an art history graduate from the University of Michigan, and former employee of the Detroit Institute of Arts.   REGISTRATION: As this is a limited space event (and to reduce “no shows”) there is a $10.00 per person registration-in-advance fee to attend, with proceeds supporting our WASHINGTON, DC HISTORY & CULTURE non-profit community programs. Full refund if the event is cancelled or if you change your RSVP to “no” at least 48 hours beforehand.   You do not need to bring your ticket/confirmation with you. Upon arrival we’ll just check your name off our RSVP list.   WEATHER: This program is indoors and will thus take place rain or shine.   Meeting Point: 11:10 am sharp inside the Rotunda of the National Gallery of Art’s West (main) Building.   The museum doors open at 11:00 which will give you time to use the restroom if needed.  Look for a group of friendly people and your host Robert, wearing a cream-colored scarf.  We’ll be inside the Rotunda for a few minutes before proceeding to the museum's Impressionism galleries - including Van Gogh in #83.   ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know.     This program is presented by the non-profit community organization WASHINGTON, DC HISTORY & CULTURE: “_bringing people together to experience the history and culture of Washington, DC_.”   For more entertaining and educational programs visit us at: https://www.Facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture [https://www.Facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture] https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture [https://www.Meetup.com/DCHistoryAndCulture] https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com [https://DCHistoryAndCulture.Eventbrite.com] http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture [http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture] https://www.Instagram.com/DCHistoryAndCulture [https://www.Instagram.com/DCHistoryAndCulture] #DCHistoryAndCulture   We look forward to seeing you - thanks!   Robert Kelleman Washington, DC History & Culture rkelleman@yahoo.com 202-821-6325 (text only) https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/]