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--photo: Carol M. Highsmith-
The original National Gallery of Art is the work of neoclassicist John Russell Pope, who also designed the Jefferson Memorial. The central element in the structure references the Roman Pantheon. Seven shades of pink Tennessee marble blocks were used in the building.
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Comments (2)
I love the east wing. The west wing- not as inspiring to me.
Posted by Liz Murray | March 16, 2007 12:17 AM
Posted on March 16, 2007 00:17
The building fits nicely, if a little blandly, with the other "classical temples" in D.C., which create such a wonderful feeling of solid permanence. The gallery spaces inside are wonderful, branching off the central Hall. And standing inside, looking up at the coffered inner dome of the rotunda, is one of my favorite "architectural treats" in the city.
Posted by Chris | March 16, 2007 3:41 PM
Posted on March 16, 2007 15:41