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National Gallery of Art Announces Open Access to Public Domain Images

Free Images of Classical Art Now Available for Download

Washington, D.C. — The National Gallery of Art has announced a new open access policy for images of works of art in its permanent collection that the Gallery believes to be in the public domain. This means that anyone can now download and use these images for any purpose, including commercial use, without having to ask for permission or pay a fee.

The Gallery's collection includes more than 140,000 works of art from around the world, dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. The open access policy applies to images of all of these works, except for a small number that are still under copyright. Users can search for and download images by artist, title, or keyword on the Gallery's website.

The Gallery's decision to adopt an open access policy is in line with its mission to make its collection accessible to as many people as possible. The Gallery believes that by making these images freely available, it can encourage scholarship, creativity, and the enjoyment of art.

The open access policy is a major step forward in the Gallery's efforts to make its collection more accessible to the public. It is also a significant contribution to the growing body of open access resources available online. The Gallery hopes that this policy will make it easier for people to learn about and enjoy art, and to use it in their own creative work.

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