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Detroit Institute of Arts - Photos - Notable art

"Rounded Flower Bed" by Claude Monet (1876) - Photo from Aug. 22, 2024

One of the most valuable works in the DIA collection: Van Gogh’s Portrait of Postman Roulin (1888) (estimate: $80–120 million); Aug. 22, 2024

One of the most valuable works in the DIA collection: “Self Portrait with Straw Hat” by Vincent Van Gogh. (1887); Aug. 22, 2024

“The Window (Le Guéridon)” by Henri Matisse (1916); Aug. 22, 2024

“The Wedding Dance” by Pieter Bruegel (1566) - One of the museum's most celebrated pieces, depicting a lively and exuberant peasant celebration with a playful, almost whimsical style.

“The Visitation” by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1640); Aug. 22, 2024

“Mosquito Nets” by John Singer Sargent (1908); Aug. 22, 2024

“Dancers in the Green Room” by Edgar Degas; Aug. 22, 2024

"The Elbe Near Dresden" by Oskar Kokoschka (ca. 1921); Aug. 22, 2024

"Under the Trees" by Max Pechstein (1911); Aug. 22, 2024

"Sidewheeler II" by Lyonel Feininger (1913); Aug 22, 2024

The Palla Altarpiece by Neri Di Bicci; Aug 22, 2024

"Shiva" Sclupture by unknown artist, late 10th - early 11th century; Aug. 22, 2024

Detroit Industry Murals - The Katzenjammer Kids, more comic icons of the time, are leaning on the wall watching the assembly line move (center of pic) - Photo from Nov. 16, 2024