2 -- Caio Fonseca, a retrospective of the artist's etchings, opens at the Ralls Collection. Through Nov. 27.
3 -- "Dan Flavin: A Retrospective," the first comprehensive survey of the light artist's work, opens at the National Gallery of Art. Through Jan. 9.

"The Apostle Paul," part of "Rembrandt's Late Religious Portraits," opening in January at the National Gallery.
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3 -- "A Magnificent Age: The Walters' 19th-Century Collection," the reinstallation of some of the art gallery's best pictures after an extensive tour, launches at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
3 -- "The Road to Impressionism: Landscapes From Corot to Monet," showcasing painters of the Barbizon School, opens at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Through Jan. 17.
8 -- "Harry Shearer: Face Time," a video installation by the screenwriter/ actor best known for his work on "This Is Spinal Tap" and "The Simpsons," opens at Conner Contemporary Art. Through Oct. 19.
8 -- David FeBland, new paintings by the New York artist, opens at Fraser Gallery in Bethesda. Through Nov. 10.
9 -- "Calder/Miro," a major show juxtaposing the two artists, opens at the Phillips Collection. Through Jan. 23.
9 -- "Caio Fonseca: New Paintings," showcasing the painter's recent abstraction, opens at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Through Feb. 14.
10 -- "Jewish Fathers: A Legacy of Love," a show of photographs by Lloyd Wolf, opens at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. Through Nov. 14.
10 -- "The Art League Traveling Show," presenting 50 pieces from the league's gala exhibition, opens at the Athenaeum. Through Nov. 7.
11 -- "Julz Rulz: Inside the Mind of Jules Feiffer," a retrospective of the artist's works in many media, opens at the D.C. Jewish Community Center. Through Jan. 30.
14 -- "Ana Mendieta: Earth, Body, Sculpture and Performance 1972-1985," a comprehensive survey of the work of this influential Cuban-born artist, opens at the Hirshhorn Museum. Through Jan. 2.
15 -- "Albrecht Duerer: A Renaissance Journey in Print," presenting 83 of the German master's most celebrated works on paper, opens at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Through Jan. 9.
15 -- "Claude Raguet Hirst: Transforming the American Still Life," the first solo exhibition of the painter's trompe l'oeil works, opens at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Through Dec. 19.
15 -- "Noche Crist," a commemorative exhibition of works by this recently deceased Washington artist, opens at the D.C. Arts Center. Through Nov. 14.
15 -- Douglas Malone, a show of figurative paintings by this Corcoran graduate, opens at Fraser Gallery in Georgetown. Through Nov. 17.
16 -- "Art of the Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas," a permanent- collection display featuring art from the Mughal, Rajput and Deccani courts, opens at the Freer Gallery of Art.
17 -- "All the Mighty World: The Photographs of Roger Fenton, 1852-1860," a major exhibition of one of the most important 19th-century photographers, launches at the National Gallery of Art. Through Jan. 2.
17 -- "In Monet's Light: Theodore Robinson at Giverny," paintings by the American impressionist and friend of Monet, opens at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Through Jan. 9.
20 -- "Golden Jubilee: The McLean Art Club 50th Anniversary Juried Show" opens at the McLean Project for the Arts. Through Nov. 6 .
20 -- " Phyllis Furdell: Metroscapes," drawings exploring the human experience in the Metrorail system, opens at Target Gallery. Through Nov. 28.
22 -- "Kenny Hunter: Works in Color," presenting new work by the Scottish figurative sculptor, opens at Conner Contemporary Art. Through Nov. 17.
22 -- "Jacqueline Tarry With Bradley McCallum: Otis," a display of new video and drawing by the 2004 Whitney Fellow, opens at Conner Contemporary Art. Through Nov. 17.