Gay art painting

The works of artists from French 19th-century animal painter Rosa Bonheur to American pop artist Andy Warhol have changed the course of art history. And photographers Nancy Andrews, Sunil Gupta, and Zanele Muholi use their images to advocate for and celebrate their queer communities. Take a self-guided tour of LGBTQ+ artists on your next visit—many of these works are on view at the National.

The History of Queer Art Introducing the 10 Most Famous Artists from the LGBT Community A Visual Analysis of Well-Known Paintings.