American Paintings from the Armand Hammer Collection: An Inaugural Celebration

January 13-February 18, 1985

Overview: 16 American paintings, including 4 recently acquired by Dr. Hammer, were shown in conjunction with President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration. Although drawings from the Hammer collection had been exhibited frequently, this was the first time these paintings were seen in the National Gallery. The exhibition was coordinated by Nicolai Cikovsky Jr. and supported by the Armand Hammer Foundation and Occidental Petroleum Corporation.

Attendance: 33,957 (37 days)

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Location: West Building, Main Floor, Gallery 71 (500 sq. ft.)

Booklet: American Paintings from the Armand Hammer Collection: An Inaugural Celebration. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 1985.

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