About the Collection: Founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, the Art Institute of Chicago collection includes works of from early Japanese prints to contemporary American art. Most famous for their collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and American paintings, our selections include Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and works by Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Georges Seurat, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884-1886
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
For nearly 150 years, The Art Institute of Chicago and the School of The Art Institute of Chicago have worked together to bring creative expression to the public and students of all ages with a world-renowned art collection and exceptional arts education.
The Art Institute of Chicago is located in the center of downtown Chicago and was founded in 1879 as both a museum and school. Built on rubble from the 1871 Chicago fire, the museum housed a collection of plaster casts and had a visionary purpose: to acquire and exhibit art of all kinds and to conduct programs of education. With numerous expansions including The Modern Wing expansion in 2009, the collection now encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from cultures around the world. With access to over 45,000 works of art, The Art Institute has established itself as one of the largest museums in the country.
