ART VISIT EVENTS LEARN JOIN AND SUPPORT ABOUT TOGGLE SEARCH Galleries 217 and 218, Saint Louis Art Museum; photograph by Alise O'Brien Explore Object of the Day Enjoy a daily work of art from the collection of the Saint Louis Art Museum. DISCOVER Mary Cassatt, American (active France), 1844–1926; Head of Simone in a Green Bonnet with Wavy Brim (No. 2), c.1904; pastel on paper; 16 x 17 7/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Funds given by Mr. and Mrs. John E. Simon 23:1957 Celebrate African and African American Art Discover works by artists of African descent in the Museum’s collection. LEARN MORE El Anatsui, Ghanaian, born 1944; Fading Cloth, 2005; metal bottle tops and copper wire; dimensions variable according to installation: 126 inches x 21 feet; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Minority Artists Purchase Fund, funds given by the Third Wednesday Group, Director's Discretionary Fund, and funds given by the Saint Louis Art Museum Docent Class of 2006 in honor of Stephanie Sigala 10:2007; © El Anatsui, Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York Read, Watch, Listen Enjoy more content from the Museum, from exhibition brochures and audio guides, to video programming for all ages. LEARN MORE Mantle, c.200 BC–AD 100; Paracas, Peru, Early Horizon; camelid fiber; 50 x 102 3/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, and funds provided by the Maymar Corporation 21:1956 Collections American Ancient and Egyptian Africa, Oceania, Americas Asian Decorative Arts and Design European to 1800 Islamic Modern and Contemporary Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Popular Categories Arms and Armor Ceramics and Glass Coins Exhibitions Furniture Masks Paintings Photographs Prints and Drawings Sculpture Textiles On View Highlights The Museum’s collection holds original masterpieces by renowned artists from around the world. These featured works represent a small sample of the incredible art that you will experience in person during your visit. SEE HIGHLIGHTS Hans Holbein the Younger, German, 1497/98–1543; Mary, Lady Guildford, 1527; oil on panel; 34 1/4 x 27 13/16 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase 1:1943 New on View The galleries are continually being installed with newly acquired works of art as well as rotating works from the Museum’s collection. Visit us to view these newly installed works in person. LEARN MORE Table Screen, 19th century; Chinese, Qing dynasty; ink and color on marble; wood frame and stand; overall: 21 1/8 x 21 5/8 x 7 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Purchase 289:1915 Garnsey Mural Conservation Project This summer, Gallery 203 will be closed to visitors as a team of conservators restore a unique component of the Museum’s Main Building—a series of ornate murals painted by Elmer E. Garnsey (1862–1946). Track the progress of the conservation project through virtual programs, photography, videos, and expert insights. LEARN MORE Gallery 203 ceiling, Saint Louis Art Museum Conserving the Mississippi Panorama During the summer of 2019, visitors to the Saint Louis Art Museum were invited to experience something out of the ordinary. In Sculpture Hall, art conservators treated a work from our collection, Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley. During this process, Museum visitors had the unique opportunity to observe and interact with the conservation team while they worked. LEARN MORE Conservation intern working on the Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley. Careers and Opportunities Subscribe Blog Contact Terms of Use Privacy Policy One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1380 | 314.721.0072 facebook (external link) twitter (external link) instagram (external link) youtube (external link)