National Gallery of Art - Architecture

Architecture

  • Detail of a corner of the East Building

  • Interior view of the East Building

  • The West building of the National Gallery of Art, with the East Building and the United States Capitol visible behind and to the left

  • School children entering the Madison Drive NW entrance of the West building

  • The West Building of the National Gallery of Art soon after construction

  • Satellite image of National Gallery of Art grounds and surrounding streets

  • Centerpiece on the main floor of the West Building

  • Oculus of the West Building dome

  • Gift shop and waterfall cascade in the concourse

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