A Century in the Gardens Exhibit
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Beatrix Farrand’s design of the Dumbarton Oaks landscape, the exhibit includes archival images, as well as newly commissioned photographs, selections from the Rare Book Collection, and a design timeline.
A Beautiful Dichotomy: Contrasting Pre-Columbian Peruvian Ceramics
This exhibition brings together 8 pairs of ceramic works, providing an opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary dichotomy of stylistic traditions across ancient cultures and geographies.
Lasting Impressions: People, Power, Piety
November 23, 2021–November 2022 | This exhibition explores individual stories and family histories, the concept of status, developments in popular piety, and the inner workings of the state as shown through the intricate impressions on lead seals.
Ancient Art at Dumbarton Oaks
Viewed alongside Byzantine art, these objects from the ancient Mediterranean offer an opportunity to consider the continuities and changes in artistic production from the classical to medieval periods.