Edouard Manet's 1873 painting The Railway (The Gare Saint-Lazare) held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington

Edouard Manet's 1873 painting The Railway (The Gare Saint-Lazare) is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The artwork was donated by Horace Havemeyer in memory of his mother, Louisine W. Havemeyer. This donation was recorded on July 31, 2011, through an entry on the artcritical website. The painting depicts a scene at the Gare Saint-Lazare railway station in Paris, showcasing Manet's impressionist style. It remains a significant piece in the museum's holdings, reflecting the Havemeyer family's contributions to art patronage. The National Gallery of Art's Board of Trustees oversees the acquisition and display of such works.