National Gallery of Art
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1941
Company Description
The mission of the National Gallery of Art is preserve, collect, exhibit, and foster understanding of works of art.
The National Gallery of Art was conceived and given to the people of the United States by Andrew W. Mellon (1855–1937). Mellon was a financier and art collector from Pittsburgh who came to Washington in 1921 to serve as secretary of the treasury. During his years of public service he came to believe that the United States should have a national art museum equal to those of other great nations.
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Manufacturer:
Media and Entertainment -
Formed:
1941 -
Founders:
Andrew Mellon -
Company Website:
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Company E-mail:
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Company Address:
4th St & Constitution Ave NWWashington, DCUnited States -
CEO:
- Andrew Mellon
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