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This Day in Art History

Historical Art Event

June 15, 1937: The Opening of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

On this day in art history, the National Gallery of Art was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Founded by Andrew W. Mellon, who donated his substantial art collection and provided funds for the construction of the museum's building, the gallery has since become one of the world's leading art institutions. Its opening marked a significant milestone in making world-class art accessible to the American public.

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