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National Gallery of Art A Gift from Mellon and Its Ambition
A profile of the National Gallery of Art funded by Andrew W. Mellon, its origin in giving the nation a lasting museum, and the plan to educate and inspire appreciation of fine arts. It notes Roosevelt’s support, design by John Russell Pope, use of Tennessee marble, and the Gallery's scale, cost, and permanent collections including Mellon works and additions from Samuel H. Kress and Joseph Winlener.
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Bigllon
National Gallery
Roosevelt
Louis Reid
National Gallery of Art
Washington
Andrew W. Mellon
John Russell Pope
Otto KR Speers
Daniel & Higsins
Mellon
Tennessee
Europe
Trajan
Nahling
Natiany
Unwenien
Ateat
Samuel H Kress
Preniland
Joseph
Winlener
Andrew Mellon
Mall